Transport Canada TP 13008E Approved · Canadian Red Cross Certified · 31 Hours · 3-Year Certificate
Aspire First Aid Guide Training — Mississauga's certified provider of the Canadian Red Cross Marine Advanced First Aid program. Gain comprehensive on-water emergency care skills including advanced patient assessment, prolonged care, vessel-specific rescue, and pharmacology. Transport Canada TP 13008E compliant. No prerequisites required.
Mon–Sun 8 am–5:30 pm · info@fagt.ca
Marine Advanced First Aid Training provides comprehensive, marine-specific emergency care knowledge — including the use of equipment at sea, advanced patient assessment, prolonged care, and safe patient transfer from a vessel. The course is aligned with Transport Canada requirements (TP 13008E) and delivered following Canadian Red Cross standards.
All sessions are led by certified Canadian Red Cross instructors experienced in marine emergency response. Training is delivered in small groups to maximise hands-on practice and personalised scenario feedback.
Fully in-class at our Mississauga training centre. The 31-hour program combines video instruction, live demonstrations, guided hands-on skills practice, and two fully evaluated practical scenarios simulating real marine emergencies.
Transport Publication (TP) 13008E is the federal standard governing Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training in Canada. Completing this course satisfies Transport Canada's advanced marine first aid requirement for commercial vessel personnel.
Your certificate meets federal Transport Canada requirements for advanced marine first aid — required for certain vessel crew positions under Canadian maritime regulations.
Successful graduates receive both a 3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate and Transport Canada certification — two credentials from a single course.
Transport Canada TP 13008E does not permit recertification. When your 3-year certificate expires, you must retake the full Marine Advanced First Aid course.
Required for designated medical person in charge (MEDPIC) on vessels, senior ratings, and crew members with advanced medical response responsibilities under the Canada Shipping Act.
This course is open to anyone — no prior qualifications needed. It is particularly essential for the following roles.
Officers and crew designated as medical person in charge on commercial vessels under the Canada Shipping Act.
Personnel on offshore platforms, supply vessels, and marine industrial operations requiring advanced medical response capability.
Volunteer coast guard auxiliarists and search-and-rescue team members needing advanced certification for on-water response.
Crew on passenger-carrying ferries, excursion vessels, and water taxis where passenger safety obligations require advanced training.
Commercial fishing vessel skippers and crew operating in remote waters where emergency medical response may be hours from shore.
Leaders of dive charters, marine expeditions, and offshore adventure operations requiring the highest level of first aid readiness.
The 31-hour program covers seven core learning areas, with marine-specific content woven throughout each module.
All four requirements must be met to receive your Canadian Red Cross and Transport Canada Marine Advanced First Aid certificates.
| Feature | Marine Advanced First Aid | Marine Basic First Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 31 hours | 14 hours (blended) · 14 hrs in-class |
| Prerequisites | None | None |
| Transport Canada Standard | TP 13008E | TP 13008E (basic level) |
| Includes Pharmacology | Yes | No |
| Prolonged Care | Yes | No |
| Patient Transfer from Vessel | Yes — advanced techniques | Basic |
| Certificate Valid | 3 years | 3 years |
| Recertification | Not permitted (TC rule) | Not permitted (TC rule) |
| Best For | Senior crew, MEDPIC, offshore, expedition leaders | Most vessel operators, recreational mariners |
If your role requires you to be the designated medical person in charge (MEDPIC), if you operate offshore or on long-range voyages, or if your employer / Transport Canada specifically requires TP 13008E Advanced — you need Marine Advanced First Aid. For most recreational boaters and general vessel crew, Marine Basic First Aid is sufficient.
The following Canadian Red Cross materials are provided to support your learning.
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders — your primary reference throughout the course and a valuable resource for on-the-water emergencies.
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook — optional companion for self-paced review and written evaluation preparation.
Choose your preferred date below. For private group training, corporate scheduling, or vessel crew bookings — call or email us directly.
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The course is 31 hours, delivered in-class at our Mississauga training centre. All equipment is provided.
No prerequisites are required. The course is open to anyone who needs Transport Canada TP 13008E advanced marine first aid certification.
This course meets the requirements of Transport Canada Publication TP 13008E, which governs Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training for commercial vessel personnel in Canada. Completion satisfies federal requirements for advanced marine first aid for applicable vessel crew positions.
Both certificates are issued digitally upon successful completion.
No. Recertification of Marine Advanced First Aid is not permitted under Transport Canada TP 13008E. When your 3-year certificate expires, you must retake the complete 31-hour course.
Marine Basic First Aid (14 hours) covers foundational maritime emergency response and is suitable for most recreational and general commercial vessel operators.
Marine Advanced First Aid (31 hours) adds pharmacology, prolonged care techniques, advanced vessel-specific patient transfer, and is required for designated medical persons in charge (MEDPIC) and senior crew under the Canada Shipping Act.
At our Mississauga training centre: 206-39 Dundas St E, Suite 206, Mississauga, ON L5A 1V9. Accessible by MiWay transit, with nearby parking. Easy access from Hwy 403, 401, and the QEW.
Yes. We offer private group and on-site Marine Advanced First Aid training for vessel operators, marine companies, offshore organisations, and coast guard auxiliaries. Contact us at (289) 890-2898 or info@fagt.ca for group scheduling and pricing.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for floor work and physical practice. Bring a valid photo ID, water, and a light snack. No prerequisite proofs are needed. All training equipment — manikins, AED trainers, splints, and marine rescue props — is provided.
