1. Introduction to Coastal Survival: Environmental Hazards and Challenges
2. Basic Survival Equipment: Life Jackets, Rafts, Signals, First Aid Kit
3. Orientation and Basic Navigation: Sun, Stars, Landmarks
4. Signaling and Communication Techniques: Fire, Smoke, Mirrors, EPIRBs
5. Basic First Aid in Coastal Environments: Hypothermia, Dehydration, Wounds
6. Obtaining Drinking Water: Solar Desalination, Rainwater Harvesting
7. Finding and Obtaining Food: Fishing, Shellfish Gathering, Edible Plants
8. Building Improvised Shelters: Protection from the Elements
9. Psychology of Survival: Maintaining Calmness, decision-making, teamwork

   Environmental and ethical considerations in coastal survival

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1. Introduction to Lifesaving and Rescue: History, Legislation, and Professional Ethics
2. Pathophysiology of Drowning: Mechanisms, Phases, and Complications
3. Swimming Techniques Adapted for Lifesaving: Styles, Efficiency, and Speed
4. Entry into the Water and Approach to the Victim: Types of Entry, Assessment, and Safety
5. Rescue Techniques in Different Scenarios: Swimming Pool, Beach, Open Water
6. Towing the Victim: Towing Techniques, Rescuer Protection, and Safety
7. Extracting the Victim from the Water: Exit Techniques, Stretcher Handling, and Transfer
8. Basic and Advanced First Aid: CPR, Obstruction of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (OBJECTION), Bleeding, Shock
9. Use of Lifesaving Equipment: Lifebuoys, Buoys, Backboards Rescue equipment, defibrillator.
10. Prevention of aquatic accidents: risk identification, signage, and active surveillance.

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1. Introduction to Maritime Survival: Coastal Challenges and Hazards
2. Individual Survival Equipment: Life Jackets, Immersion Suits, Rafts
3. Swimming and Rescue Techniques: Survival Swimming, Towing, Water Rescue
4. Emergency Signaling and Communication: EPIRBs, Visual and Audible Signals
5. First Aid at Sea: Treatment of Hypothermia, Dehydration, Sunburn
6. Building Improvised Shelters: Utilizing Natural Resources
7. Obtaining Drinking Water: Solar Distillation, Rainwater Harvesting, Purification
8. Food in the Coastal Environment: Identifying and Gathering Marine Plants and Animals
9. Basic Navigation Without Technology: Orientation Using the Sun, Stars, and Natural Signs
10. Psychology of survival: maintaining morale and decision-making under stress

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1. Introduction to Coastal Adaptation: Challenges and Opportunities
2. Types of Coastal Shelters: Natural and Artificial, Advantages and Disadvantages
3. Materials and Construction Techniques for Sustainable Coastal Shelters
4. Maritime Signaling: IALA Systems, Buoys, Beacons, and Lighthouses
5. Coastal Signaling Planning: Location and Visibility Criteria
6. Regulations and Legislation on Coastal Shelters and Signaling
7. Environmental Impact of Coastal Structures and Mitigation Measures
8. Risk Management in Coastal Areas: Erosion, Flooding, and Climate Change Climate Issues
9. Local Communities and their Role in Coastal Adaptation and Protection
10. Innovative Technologies for Monitoring and Maintaining Coastal Infrastructure

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1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
9. Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.

   Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.

   Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

1. Introduction to coastal survival: hazards and challenges.
2. Individual survival equipment: life jackets, immersion suits, first aid kit.
3. Emergency signaling and communication: EPIRBs, VHF radio, visual signals.
4. Floatation techniques and maintaining body temperature.
5. Constructing improvised shelters on the coast: materials and techniques.
6. Obtaining drinking water in coastal environments: filtration and desalination methods.
7. Identifying edible foods on the coast: plants, seaweed, shellfish.
8. First aid in coastal emergencies: hypothermia, burns, wounds.
9. Rescue techniques in Water rescue: towing, rescue with and without equipment.

   Survival psychology: maintaining morale and decision-making under stress.

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1. Introduction to Maritime Rescue: Types of Incidents and Protocols.
2. Basic Rescue Equipment: Survival Suits, Life Jackets, Rafts.
3. Water Entry Techniques: From Boats, Docks, and Helicopters.
4. Rescue Swimming: Approach, Restraint, and Towing Techniques.
5. First Aid in the Water: CPR in the Water, Management of Hypothermia and Drowning.
6. Use of Rescue Vessels: Types, Basic Maneuvers, and Rescue of Shipwrecked Persons.
7. Communication in Emergency Situations: Use of VHF Radio and Distress Signals.
8. Self-Protection in the Water: Self-Defense and Evasion Techniques.
9. Survival at sea: obtaining water and food, building makeshift shelters.

   Psychological aspects of rescue: stress management and victim support.

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