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FIRST AID AT SEA

FIRST AID AT SEA










Tuesday, March 21, 2014


8:30 am to 5:00 pm


$80.00 per person ($40.00 for active commercial fishermen)


Conference Room 1, Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard. 3805 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor WA 98332




Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop at the Eddon Boatyard are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea Course for Commercial fishermen and recreational boaters.




Topics covered include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, hypothermia,


cold water, near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking,


immobilization techniques, First-Aid kits and more.

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Space is limited, so pre-registration is advised.




To register or for more information, contact Sarah Fisken,


WSG Continuing Education coordinator, at 2o6-543-1225 or


sfisken@u.washington.edu



This program is available to all without discrimination. To


request disability accommodation, contact: 206-543-6450 (voice);


206-543-6452 (TDD); or 206-685-3885 (fax).

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Based at the University of Washington, Washington Sea Grant provides


statewide marine research, outreach, and education services. The


National Sea Grant College Program is part of the National Oceanic and


atmospheric Association, (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce. http://www.usg.washington.edu/




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