Medical First Aid

This course is aimed at sea going personnel designated to provide medical first aid on board a vessel.

All delegates must show evidence of attending STCW Basic Training in Elementary First Aid.

During the course delegates will gain and demonstrate to a level of competence on how to perform first aid actions in the event of accidents and illnesses onboard ships. The delegates will acquire acknowledge on CPR and immediate actions for the types of accidents likely to occur onboard.

Immediate Action First Aid Kit Body Structure and Function Toxicological Hazards aboard Ship Examination of Patient Spinal Injuries Burns, Scald and Effects of Heat and Cold Fractures, Dislocations and Muscular Injuries Medical Care of Rescued Persons, including Distress, Hypothermia and Cold Exposure Radio Medical Advice Pharmacology Sterilization Cardiac Arrest, Drowning and Asphyxia Psychological/ Psychiatric Problems