Yes. Although limited, both training programmes do require some preparation, to help achieve the best results. We recommend beforehand exploring your onboard medical kits and materials with your crew. Ensure you gather any questions crew members may have concerning: onboard medical kits and safety materials, providing acute medical care, potential safety risks related to the yacht and any onboard or offboard activities.

There are no specific entry requirements. Every crew member is eligible to join our training regardless of background, work experience, age, or crew position.

No, the training Prio1 offers is additional to STCW training, and does not replace the mandatory STCW training. Unlike the standard STCW training, Prio1's training programs are specifically crafted for yacht crew. Additionally, Prio1 will deliver the training on your yacht, in a familiar environment for the participants, and using your yacht’s own medical kits, devices, and equipment.

The Medical & Safety Training focuses specifically on delivering acute basic medical care, which is only a small part of the STCW training. More importantly, Prio1’s training is aimed at training your crew members to provide emergency medical care, rather than just teaching them how to do so.

This is a crucial difference. Successfully performing under pressure, such as taking action in acute medical emergencies, depends on cognition, emotion, and technical skills. Most people are cognitively and emotionally overwhelmed in case of medical emergencies, preventing them from accessing and exercising their technical skills.
Therefore, it is crucial for crew members to be able to rely on learned procedures, experience, and routine. The more familiar the situation, the more rational and effective the response.

Prio1 emphasises the importance of establishing and maintaining a strong foundation. Consistent training, repetition of information, and practice of skills are essential. In addition to yacht-organized training, Prio1 recommends regular refresher training, ideally every 6-12 months.

Yes, all Prio1 training sessions can be customized to the yacht, crew composition, and individual crew members’ needs and requests. In addition, we are able to deliver our training at any location in the world, at any desired time.

The duration of a training depends on the yacht, crew composition, and individual crew members’ needs and requests, but generally requires one full day. If desired, the training can also be spread out over two or more days. In case there are a large amount of crew questions around the use of on-board medical kits and devices, it may be necessary to schedule two days. Therefore, it is important to obtain a clear idea of your crew’s needs and questions before scheduling the training.

Yes, crew will receive a certificate on succesful completion of the basic training; CPR & use of AED, approved bij the European Resuscitation Council. Validity of the certificate is 1 year. We recommend to recertify, ideally at or before expiry of the certificate.

Yes. It’s important to maintain basic theoretical and practical knowledge and skills on a regular basis, to minimize risks and concerns, and maximize the safety and of yacht crew and passengers. Additionally, techniques and technology improve over time, and guidelines may have changed. Prio1 recommends refreshing at least once a year, to make sure your crew’s knowledge is up to date, enabling them to continue to feel safe and confident in their ability to handle medical emergencies. If required, we can create a specific training scheduled customized for your crew.

Prio1 Medical & Safety Training is using a low-pressure, interactive approach. Knowing how to act calmly and systematically has been proven to increase your ability to perform in high-stress situations.

Prio1 teaches your crew systematic approaches to specific onboard situations. Both training content and approach are based on the latest scientific research, and are updated regularly to reflect international standards and best practices.