Proficiency in Medical First Aid

Provides the student with the skills and knowledge required to deliver emergency First Aid, where a mariner has been injured, or is acutely ill at sea and use those items of first aid equipment found in ship's medical outfit which are not included in the standard first aid kit. 32 hours

This course complies with the provisions of STCW 95, as amended, (Regulation VI/4, Section A-Vl/4, Table A- Vi/4-1) and IMO Model Course 1.14 on Proficiency in Medical First Aid

Contents of the course

• Provide Basic First Aid
• Anatomy – physiology
• Patient examination
• Cardiac Conditions
• Medical Conditions
• Acute abdominal conditions
• Automated external defibrillations
• Suturing
• Environmental conditions
• Eye injuries
• Pharmacology
• Chest injuries
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Fractures sprains and dislocations
• Medical care of rescued persons
• Back strain musculoskeletal problems

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• Ergonomics and manual handling
• Patient handling and evacuations
• Radio medical advisor