The Certificate of Proficiency in Elementary First Aid is for any person working, or planning to work, commercially in waters that are bound by the STCW Convention & Code.
Prerequisites
There are no training pre-requisites for this course.
Objective
The objective of the Certificate of Proficiency in Elementary First Aid course is to give all persons intending to go to sea, a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency onboard ship.
Course content
The Certificate of Proficiency in Elementary course covers a variety of topics including:
• First aid principles
• Casualty recovery and rescue
• Casualty assessment
• Recovery position
• Control of bleeding
• Bandaging and dressings
• Management of shock and burns