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

Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, this open enrolment course is designed to meet the requirements laid down in STCW95 Regulation VI/1 and paragraphs 2.1.3. of Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code.

Who is this course for?

Those who are training to work in the Marine Industry or those seeking employment to work in any capacity on board a sea going vessel.

Course requirements

•Medically fit and healthy – a medical form will be required

•Minimum age of 18

Course Structure

Course content

•Table A-VI/1-3 (from STCW code 95)

•Human physiology

•Assessment of casualties

•Priority of emergency

•Dealing with unconscious casualties

•Immersion trauma

•Hyperthermia

•Secondary drowning

•Control of bleeding

•Basic life support

•CPR

•Burns and scolds

•Spinal injuries and immobilisation

•Use of stretchers