Proficiency in Medical Care

- Merchant Shipping (Training & Certification) Regulations? S.L.234.17

- Medical First Aid for seafarers to meet standards in Table VI/4-1

Course Structure

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

- To reach the minimum standards of competence as set by IMO.?

- Competent to participate effectively in coordinated schemes for medical assistant on ships at sea.

- To provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical care while they remain on board.?

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES - KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY IN:

- First aid

- Care of casualties

- Aspects of nursing

- Diseases

- Alcohol and drug abuse

- Dental care

- Gynaecology and pregnancy

- Medical care of rescued persons

- Distress, hypothermia and cold exposure

- Death at sea

- Environmental control on board ship

- Disease prevention

- Keeping of records

- Medicines and medical equipment

- Surgical equipment

- External assistance

Useful Information

ENROLMENT STANDARDS:

- Have successfully completed training in medical first aid on board ship.

- Must be at least 16 years of age.