Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Port Townsend

Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Port Townsend

Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water on Friday, April 5

Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension, and the NW Maritime Center are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop in Port Townsend.

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:

Friday, April 5, 2019

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where:

Northwest Maritime Center

431 Water Street

Port ...

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Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State.

Hosts Aaron Barnett and MaryAnn Wagner explore science with researchers, policy experts and people who live and work on the coast about issues impacting Washington State coastal communities and the natural environment.

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Garfield High School Team Wins First Place at Statewide Orca Bowl Competition

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Congratulations to Washington Sea Grant Marine Education Specialist Maile Sullivan for earning the 2018 Outstanding Informal Educator of the Year award! Maile has worked with the awarding group, the Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators, for many years and is currently the co-director of the WA chapter. Great work Maile!

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