Course curriculum

  • 1

    Unit 1: Giving Assistance

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Stages of a Typical Rescue

    • Topic 3: Ways to Give Assistance

    • Topic 4: Contacting and Maneuvering

    • Topic 5: Towing

    • Quiz | Unit 1: Giving Assistance

  • 2

    Unit 2: Personal Safety Gear

    • Topic 1: How to Stay Alive

    • Topic 2: Coast Guard Types

    • Topic 3: Inherently Buoyant

    • Topic 4: Inflatable Life Jacket Systems

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 1

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 2

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 3

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 4

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 5

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 6

    • Topic 6: Leg Straps

    • Topic 7: Safety Harnesses

    • Topic 8: Tethers and Jacklines

    • Topic 9: Personal Signaling

    • Topic 10: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 2: Personal Safety Gear

  • 3

    Unit 3: Crew Overboard

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Prevention

    • Topic 3: Challenges

    • Topic 4: Being a Good Victim

    • Topic 5: Initial Response

    • Topic 6: Crewed Manuevers

    • Topic 7: Single-handed Rescue

    • Topic 8: Overboard Recovery with Spinnaker

    • Topic 9: Gear that is Helpful

    • Topic 10: Reboarding the Victim

    • Topic 11: Beacons and Signaling

    • Topic 12: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 3: Crew Overboard

  • 4

    Unit 4: Emergency Communications

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Emergency Procedure Words

    • Topic 3: Making a Mayday Call

    • Topic 4: Handheld VHF Radios

    • Topic 5: Fixed-Mount VHF Radios

    • Topic 6: Common VHF Features

    • Topic 7: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) & AIS

    • Topic 8: Single Sideband Radio (SSB)

    • Topic 9: Satellite Communications

    • Topic 10: EPIRBs and PLBs

    • Topic 11: Final Tips

    • Quiz | Unit4: Emergency Communications

  • 5

    Unit 5: Search and Rescue

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: When to Ask for Help

    • Topic 3: How to Communicate with the Coast Guard - Part 1

    • Topic 4: How to Communicate with the Coast Guard - Part 2

    • Topic 5: How to Communicate with the Coast Guard - Part 3

    • Topic 6: Transmitting a Mayday

    • Topic 7: Coast Guard Structure

    • Topic 8: Coast Guard Assets - Part 1

    • Topic 9: Coast Guard Assets - Part 2

    • Topic 10: Helicopter Hoists

    • Topic 11: Role of the Rescue Swimmer

    • Topic 12: Transfer to Another Vessel

    • Topic 13: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 5: Search and Rescue

  • 6

    Unit 6: Crew Health

    • Topic: 1 Introduction

    • Topic 2: Contagious Diseases

    • Topic 3: Sprains and Strains

    • Topic 4: Burns

    • Topic 5: Wound Infection

    • Topic 6: Solar Injury

    • Topic 7: Head Trauma

    • Topic 8: Heart Attack

    • Topic 9: Shock

    • Topic 10: Anaphylaxis

    • Topic 11: Dehydration

    • Topic 12: Seasickness

    • Topic 13: Medical Kits

    • Quiz | Unit 6: Crew Health

  • 7

    Unit 7: Cold Exposure

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Thermoregulation

    • Topic 3: How the Body Loses Heat

    • Topic 4: The Phases of Cold Water Immersion - Part 1

    • Topic 5: The Phases of Cold Water Immersion - Part 2

    • Topic 6: The Phases of Cold Water Immersion - Part 3

    • Topic 7: The Phases of Cold Water Immersion - Part 4

    • Topic 8: Surviving in Cold Water

    • Topic 9: Cold Water Immersion Survival Demonstration - Part 1

    • Topic 10: Cold Water Immersion Survival Demonstration - Part 2

    • Topic 11: Cold Assessment Card

    • Topic 12: Care and Treatment of a Cold Patient - Part 1

    • Topic 13: Care and Treatment of a Cold Patient - Part 2

    • Topic 14: Care and Treatment of a Cold Patient - Part 3

    • Topic 15: Drowning Physiology and Prevention

    • Topic 16: Clothing for Cold Wet Weather

    • Topic 17: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 7: Cold Exposure

  • 8

    Unit 8: Care and Maintenance of Safety Equipment

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Below Decks: Hatches & Stoves

    • Topic 3: Below Decks: Where is Everything

    • Topic 4: Below Decks: Assorted Gear

    • Topic 5: On Deck Gear

    • Topic 6: Electronic Gear

    • Topic 7: Crew Overboard Beacons

    • Topic 8: Personal Lights

    • Topic 9: Crew Overboard Gear

    • Topic 10: Life Jackets Daily Maintenance

    • Topic 11: Life Jackets Periodic Maintenance

    • Topic 12: Other Life Jacket Inflators

    • Topic 13: More Safety Items

    • Topic 14: Anchors and Rode

    • Topic 15: Dan Buoy

    • Topic 16: Sal's Shop MOM

    • Topic 17: Sal's Shop Life Raft Part 1

    • Topic 18: Sal's Shop Life Raft Part 2

    • Topic 19: Grab Bags and Conclustion

    • Quiz | Unit 8: Care and Maintenance of Safety Equipment

  • 9

    Unit 9: Signaling

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Lifejacket Whistles, Horns, and Bells

    • Topic 3: Red Hand Flares

    • Topic 4: Orange Smoke Flares

    • Topic 5: Red Aerial Flares

    • Topic 6: Personal Lights

    • Topic 7: Flare Safety and Wrap-Up

    • Quiz | Unit 9: Signaling

  • 10

    Unit 10: Marine Weather

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Global Weather Zones

    • Topic 3: Weather Maps and Pressure Systems

    • Topic 4: Weather Maps Fronts

    • Topic 5: Weather Maps Isobars & Winds

    • Topic 6: Mid-Latitude Lows

    • Topic 7: Tropical and Cut-Off Lows

    • Topic 8: Pop-up Thunderstorms

    • Topic 9: Frontal Squalls

    • Topic 10: Tradewind Squalls and Safety

    • Topic 11: Land and Sea Breezes

    • Topic 12: Avoiding the Storm

    • Topic 13: Seamanship and Weather

    • Topic 14: Sources of Weather Information

    • Topic 15: More Sources of Weather Information

    • Topic 16: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 10 Marine Weather

  • 11

    Unit 11: Fire Safety

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Fire Chemistry

    • Topic 3: Common Causes of Fire

    • Topic 4: Classes of Fire

    • Topic 5: Firefighting Chemicals

    • Topic 6: APASS

    • Topic 7: Fire Extinguisher Use

    • Topic 8: Fighting Specific Fires on Board

    • Topic 9: Fire Prevention

    • Topic 10: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 11: Fire Safety

  • 12

    Unit 12: Heavy Weather

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Avoiding Heavy Weather

    • Topic 3: Preparing for Heavy Weather

    • Topic 4: Heavy Weather Techniques for Racing & Cruising

    • Topic 5: Active Sailing Techniques

    • Topic 6: Passive Sailing Techniques

    • Topic 7: Drag Devices

    • Topic 8: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 12: Heavy Weather

  • 13

    Unit 13: Storm Sails

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Different Rig Types

    • Topic 3: Depowering the Rig

    • Topic 4: Examples of Depowering the Rig

    • Topic 5: Sail Reduction

    • Topic 6: Reefing

    • Topic 7: Examples of Reefing

    • Topic 8: Working Staysail

    • Topic 9: Storm Sails

    • Topic 10: Rigging the Storm Jib

    • Topic 11: Rigging the Storm Trysail

    • Topic 12: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 13: Storm Sails

  • 14

    Unit 14: Damage Control and Repair

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Preparing for Damage Control

    • Topic 3: Flooding & Dewatering

    • Topic 4: Emergency Steering, Part I

    • Topic 5: Emergency Steering, Part II

    • Topic 6: Rig Inspection, Part I

    • Topic 7: Rig Inspection, Part II

    • Topic 8: If the Rig Comes Down, Now What?

    • Topic 9: Electrical & Fuel Systems

    • Topic 10: Fresh Water System

    • Topic 11: Sanitation System

    • Topic 12: Stepping & Rigging a Jury Rig

    • Topic 13: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 14: Damage Control

  • 15

    Unit 15: Life Raft and Survival

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Types of Life Rafts

    • Topic 3: Enclosures & Stowage

    • Topic 4: The Decision to Abandon Ship

    • Topic 5: Abandoning Ship

    • Topic 6: Launching a Life Raft

    • Topic 7: Righting a Capsized Life Raft

    • Topic 8: Initial Actions on Board the Raft

    • Topic 9: Content of the Life Raft & Ditch Bag

    • Topic 10: Servicing & Renting

    • Topic 11: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit15: Life Raft & Survival

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