Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

Please note: Commercial Fishers can opt to be certificated by the Seafish Authority with a Seafish Authority certificate.

One-day elementary first aid course forms part of the mandatory minimum requirements for familiarisation and basic safety training for all seafarers.

Elementary first aid is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency aboard ship.

This STCW 95 module is a mixture of theory and practical sessions.

The course will cover:-

Taking immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency in basic first aid

Assessing the needs of the casualty and your own safety

Appreciation of body structure and functions

Understanding the immediate measures to be taken in case of an emergency

Positioning a casualty – Applying resuscitation techniques – Controlling bleeding – Basic shock management

Understanding Hypothermia and subsequent treatment

Applying appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds

The rescue and transport of a casualty

Improvising bandages and using your emergency kit.