Medical First Aid (STCW)
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To enable Seafarers to provide immediate first aid in the event of an accident or illness on board.
This course is a requirement for any Seafarer who is designated to provide medical care aboard ship.
Content
- Principles of First Aid
- Casualty assessment
- Recognising and treating injuries
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Basic life support
- Burns, poisons
- Recognising and treating illnesses
- Fractures
- Effects of heat and cold
- Medical stores
Qualification
STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid Certificate.