CPR and First Aid Course for Mariners
Enroll today in Sea School’s eight (8) hour CPR and First Aid course and earn necessary certifications to apply for your first USCG Officer Endorsement. This course ensures mariners have essential adult CPR and First Aid skills for the maritime environment.
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Sea School’s CPR and First Aid Course is an eight (8) hour course taught over one or two days.
Throughout the course, students will spend time learning through class instruction and hands-on training to prepare for emergency situations in a maritime environment. Course completion is based on participation and demonstrated competency in CPR and First Aid techniques.
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Jacksonville, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
Panama City, FL
Bayou La Batre, AL
Charleston, SC
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Train from Anywhere with Sea School Courses – Learn at Your Own Pace
Train on your schedule with Sea School’s self-paced online courses. Designed for flexibility and convenience, our online programs allow you to complete key certifications and knowledge-based training from anywhere, at any time.
Call us today to get scheduled for our Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels bundle
Throughout this sixteen (16) day course, mariners will go through trainings for OUPV, Master 100 Ton upgrade, Master 200 Ton upgrade, Inland to Western Rivers and the Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels upgrade.
Upcoming Zoom Trainings
Join our Captain’s License OUPV course from anywhere with our convenient Zoom sessions. Choose the dates that work best for your schedule and start your journey toward earning your license - without ever leaving home.
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The Right Course for Every Seafarer
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Why Thousands of Mariners Choose Sea School?
Each year, over 7,500 students choose Sea School for their maritime training. We offer 30+ USCG-approved courses across in-person, online, and satellite formats, with training available at 6 locations nationwide. Team training is also available on-site or via satellite to meet company needs.
We’ve developed comprehensive, engaging, and practical curriculum to set you up for success on the water
While the curriculum represented on the Sea School website is a general layout of course information, it is not the exact order in which lessons are taught.
Team Trainings
Sea School provides comprehensive team training solutions designed to meet your organization's unique requirements. Our certified instructors are available for on-site training at your location, or your team can utilize our dedicated training facilities. Please contact us for further details regarding our corporate training opportunities.
Online Trainings
Looking to obtain your next license at your own pace? Sea School offers a selection of immersive online courses designed to provide you with convenient access to our high-quality course material. Explore our online options and contact us with any questions you may have.
A Simple 3-Step Process to Get Certified and Start Your Maritime Career
Choose Your Course
Pick the course that fits your experience level and sea time and select the available format that works for you (in-person, Zoom, or online).
Enroll & Prepare
Register online or at a Sea School location. Ensure you meet eligibility requirements and start reviewing the provided study materials.
Get Certified
After finishing the course, you will need to submit your application to the Coast Guard to receive your Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
Advance your Maritime Career
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Instructor was great.
He taught us everything we needed to know in an easy to understand manner.
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Instructor is the best, I love her!
Wonderful staff plus the classroom is so clean and a pretty new building.
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Instructor is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor.
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Overall experience with school and staff is well run and organized.
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Course is informative and has great staff.
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Perfectly great refresher course and also would be a great initial course.
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Good course in total.
Instructor is excellent, relatable and gives proper instructions.
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Course Comparison
All the answers you’ll need before enrolling in the CPR/FA License course
CPR, short for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is an emergency procedure performed when someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. First Aid, on the other hand, is a more general term for aid provided to an injured person until more thorough medical treatment can be provided.
Many jobs in the maritime world are on seafaring vessels, where medical treatment and care can be difficult to access. It is therefore important for mariners to have the training necessary to aid each other and commercial passengers in the case of an emergency. As a result, the USCG mandates all mariners seeking any office endorsement to be CPR and First Aid certified.
- The Sea School offers CPR and First Aid courses at six of our brick and mortar locations. You can register here for a CPR and First Aid course that works best with your schedule. You can also find a list of approved courses on the NMC website under the “Approved Courses” tab.
CPR Certificates are typically valid for five years. With that said, mariners submitting an application for an original officer endorsement must have completed CPR and First Aid within the 12 months prior to submitting their application.
Depending on who issued the certificate. Most are only good for 2 years unless given under STCW.
The four elements of Basic Training are:
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- CPR & First Aid (CPR/FA)
- Basic Firefighting (BFF)
Elementary First Aid is the most common requirement for mariners but specific requirements can vary depending on the credential and the type of vessel.
Our certificates are good for 5 years. But most others (like ARC or AHA are only good for two). If acting as a licensed Captain, either the captain or a designated member of his crew must have a current CPR/FA certification.
The US Coast Guard requires you to obtain a certificate from a USCG approved training provider. The list of training providers can be found here. Also, certification must be within the last 12 months (unless STCW).
NO. The CG will always require (as part of any of their approved courses) that you be able to demonstrate skills learned for both CPR and First Aid to an evaluator. They will accept certain "blended" classes (part online, part skills set in-person or over Zoom to meet the personal evaluation requirements).
It’s Time to Start Your Maritime Career!
Helping thousands of mariners every year, Sea School is a leader in the maritime education space. Whether you are new to the industry or looking to add onto your Merchant Mariner Credential, find the courses right for you at Sea School.
