FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2019

CONTACT:   Sarah Fisken, Washington Sea Grant: 206-543-1225 or sfisken@uw.edu

 

Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle


Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water.
Wednesday, May 29

Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring two Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshops at Fishermen’s Terminal.

Topics covered include:

  • CPR
  • Patient assessment
  • Hypothermia and cold water response
  • Near drowning
  • Shock and trauma
  • Burns and fractures
  • Choking and patient immobilization
  • First Aid kits.

When:
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where:
Nordby Conference Room
Nordby Building
Fishermen’s Terminal
3919 18thAve W
Seattle, WA 98119

Fee:
$100 ($50 for commercial fishermen)

Registration is required. To register or for more information, contact: Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225, sfisken@uw.edu

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 Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. www.wsg.washington.edu