Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4 1-3)

Medical First Aid (MFA)

• Certification: MCA
• Recognition: Worldwide
• STCW Compliance: A-VI/4-1
• Suitable For: Officers of the watch
• Experience Level: Sea service required
• Duration: 3 Days
• Certificate Validity: Lifetime

Why This Course Matters

Essential for crew designated to provide first-line medical assistance on board, this STCW-approved course is a mandatory prerequisite for Medical Care and a key step toward senior certification like OOW.

Course Structure

Immediate Emergency Response Skills

Apply resuscitation, manage trauma, and stabilise injured or ill crew using proven first aid procedures.

Casualty Assessment & Monitoring

Conduct trauma evaluations, monitor vital signs, and manage head, spinal, and musculoskeletal injuries.

Maritime First Aid Protocols

Learn onboard-specific procedures for bleeding, burns, temperature extremes, poisoning, and shock.

Medical Kit Use & Communications

Gain familiarity with shipboard first aid kits and how to seek radio medical advice effectively.

Useful Information

What’s Included

• Professional-grade medical equipment
• Comprehensive course materials
• Daily hot lunch
• Coffee station and snacks
• Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start

Accommodation (available at additional cost)

• Shared and private rooms
• Includes breakfast
• Swimming pool
• Self-service laundry
• Full board meals available

Prerequisites

• Minimum Age: 16 years old
• Valid Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3) certificate required
• Certificate must be issued by a maritime authority of an IMO White List country
• If Elementary First Aid is expired, candidate must have 6 months of documented sea service within the last 5 years or retake the course before enrolling