Modern communication is no substitute for practical skill and calm under pressure. When you're offshore, you're the one who must act.
Remote medical advice can be a lifeline—but when injuries happen at sea, you're the one who has to take action. In this engaging and practical session, we'll explore how to handle painful and intimidating medical emergencies with confidence. Learn how to treat serious injuries when professional help is days—or weeks—away.
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ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
Who is this online class for?
This course is for sailors venturing beyond the reach of immediate rescue or medical care. If you're preparing for extended offshore passages where evacuation is delayed and onboard improvisation is essential, this session is for you. The medical challenges you’ll face are real—and so are the solutions.
What Will I Learn?
This class covers key techniques from the renowned Offshore Emergency Medicine Course, including effective pain control, fracture and dislocation reduction, and advanced wound care. While the material goes beyond traditional first aid, it’s presented with the mariner in mind—drawing parallels to systems thinking and hands-on problem-solving that offshore sailors already know well. Whether it’s fixing an engine or resetting a shoulder, you'll gain the mindset and methods to manage both.
List of Topics:
- Evaluating risk vs. benefit in remote medical situations
- Pain management techniques, from over-the-counter to prescription options
- Understanding the principles behind intervention—when and why to act
- Techniques for reducing upper extremity fractures and dislocations
- Wound care in challenging, unsanitary environments
- When (and how) to consider wound closure techniques
- Must-have items for your offshore medical kit
the most important skill you hope to never use
RESPOND DECISIVELY, sail farther
When you’re hundreds of miles offshore, there’s no 911 to call. The ability to recognize, assess, and act under pressure becomes your greatest safety gear. This course equips you with the mindset and skills to handle real emergencies when help is not immediately available—when the only responder is you.
SKILL, CALM, & CRITICAL THINKING
With expert instruction from veteran medic and offshore sailor Jeffrey Isaac, PA-C, you’ll learn how to apply calm, systems-based thinking to medical problems in unpredictable conditions. From treating wounds to reducing fractures, this class turns intimidating scenarios into manageable challenges.
Proven Techniques for the Blue Water Mariner
Adapted from the renowned Offshore Emergency Medicine Course, this session brings 30 years of practical experience directly to the sailor’s mindset. You’ll learn not just what to do—but how to think—when every decision matters. Whether you’re planning an ocean crossing or supporting your crew on coastal voyages, this is the medical confidence every offshore sailor needs to sail prepared.
YOUR HOST
Jeffrey Isaac
Jeffrey Isaac, PA-C is a veteran offshore sailor, outdoor educator, and medical professional with decades of experience in emergency medicine and remote rescue. He is the author of The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook and Wilderness and Rescue Medicine, both used worldwide by Wilderness Medical Associates International. Jeff is the lead instructor for The Offshore Emergency Medicine Course, now in its 30th year of training sailors and marine professionals to confidently manage medical emergencies at sea.
ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION
@ 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET (90 min)
Regular Price
$39
ASA Member Price
$29
ON-DEMAND ACCESS
All registrations include unlimited on-demand access to the recordings of the live online class. So if you are unable to attend live you can still register and watch at your leisure.
ASA MEMBER DISCOUNT
American Sailing Members can claim their discount in the Member Portal. If you're not a current member then for only $59/year you can join or renew today!
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