FIRST AID IN THE MARITIME ENVIRONMENT

Elementary First Aid (1 day)
Proficiency in Medical Aid on board Ship (3 days or 21 hours)
Proficiency in Medical Care on board Ship (5 days or 35 hours)
Proficiency in Medical Care On Board Ship (Refresher) (3 days or 21 hours)

Elementary First Aid

This first aid course is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and is part of the basic first aid and safety training requirements for all seafarers employed onboard ship with designated safety or pollution duties in accordance with STCW 95 A-V1-1. On completion, students receive an elementary first aid certificate valid for 5 years. First aid Refresher training is recommended every 3 years.

Course Content Includes:

Recognition of priorities and summoning help
The ABC of resuscitation
Basic Life Support - including airway management and CPR
Management of wounds, bleeding and shock
Management of burns and scalds
Casualty evacuation
First aid box contents and control of infection

Course Duration: 1 day

Course Code: EFA

Minimum Age: 16 years / None

Cost per Student: £80.00 (plus VAT)

Proficiency in Medical First Aid On Board Ship

Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, this course is designed for seafarers who are designated to provide medical first aid on board ship in accordance with STCW 95 A-1/4 1-3. On completion, successful students are issued with a certificate valid for 5 years. On board ship first aid refresher training is recommended every 3 years.

Course Content Includes:

Recognition of priorities and summoning help
Basic Life Support - including airway management and CPR
Management of wounds, bleeding and shock aboard ship
Management of burns and scalds
Maritime casualty evacuation
First aid box contents and control of infection

Course Duration: 3 days (or a total of 21 hours tuition spread over an agreed period)

Course Code: MFA

Minimum Age / Experience: 16 years / Students must have served at sea in a merchant vessel for at least six months

Cost per Student: £210.00 (plus VAT)

Proficiency in Medical Care On Board Ship

Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, this course is designed for seafarers who are designated to take charge of medical care on board ship in accordance with STCW 95 A-V1/4-6. Formally known as the Ships Captains' Course, this course teaches students how to diagnose and manage medical problems on board ship as well as being able to participate in co-ordinated schemes for medical assistance to ships.

On completion, successful students are issued with a certificate valid for 5 years.

Course Content Includes the Management of:

Fractures, dislocations, head and spinal injuries
Injuries to the ear, nose throat and eyes
Bleeding, wound healing and infection control
Burns, scalds and frost bite
Pain relief, suturing and clamping techniques
Acute abdominal conditions
Minor surgery, dressings and bandaging
Death at sea
Record keeping and international medical regulation

Course Duration: Five Days (or a total of 35 hours tuition spread over an agreed period

Course Code: PMC

Minimum Age / Experience: 21 years / Students must have completed the Medical First Aid course within the last 5 years and completed at least 18 months service in a merchant vessel.

Cost per Student: £560.00 (plus VAT)

Proficiency in Medical Care On Board Ship (Refresher)

Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, this course is designed as a refresher for Ships Masters and seafarers who are designated to take charge of medical care on board ship in accordance with STCW 95 A-V1/4-6. Formally known as the Ships Captains Course this course enables students a chance to update their existing skills and knowledge and potential students are strongly advised to undertake a period of self-study revision of current first aid techniques and review previously taught Medical Care course information prior to commencing this course. On completion, successful students will have their qualification extended for a further period of 5 years.

Course content includes:

First Aid update (Practical and theoretical)
Revision of how to diagnose medical problems at sea
Practical skills update (e.g. Injection / suturing techniques)
Update of current, relevant health and medical regulations
A comprehensive assessment process - including written and practical elements

Course duration: 3 days (Or a total of 21 hours tuition spread over an agreed period)

Course code: PMCR

Minimum age / experience: 21 years / Students must have undergone previous Medical Care training and hold a current First Aid qualification. For more details on prerequisite requirements for students considering undertaking this course please contact us.

Cost per student: £350 (plus VAT)