FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2018
CONTACT: Sarah Fisken, Washington Sea Grant
206-543-1225
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop
Effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water.
Monday, December 10 in Seattle, Washington.
Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop 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:
Monday, December 10, 2018
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Nordby Conference Room
Nordby Building
Fishermen’s Terminal
Seattle, WA
Fee: $100 ($50 for commercial fishermen)
Registration is required.
To register or for more information, contact: Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225, sfisken@u.washington.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