Online class overview
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.
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