Updated Proficiency in Medical Care

Updating Medical Care (UMC)

• Certification: MCA
• Recognition: Worldwide
• STCW Compliance: A-VI/4-2 Refresher
• Suitable For: Certified crew needing renewal
• Experience Level: Advanced
• Duration: 3 Days
• Certificate Validity: 5 years

Why This Course Matters

Mandatory refresher for seafarers responsible for onboard medical care. Keeps your STCW Medical Care certificate valid and ensures you’re fully prepared to act in medical emergencies during extended voyages.

Course Structure

Advanced Shipboard First Response

Refresh your ability to assess and stabilise serious injuries and illnesses during extended passages.

Use of Medical Equipment Onboard

Review procedures for using defibrillators, stretchers, oxygen systems, and ship medical kits in emergency scenarios.

Remote Medical Consultation Protocols

Practise communicating with Telemedical Assistance Services (TMAS) and following treatment guidance at sea.

Wound Management & Patient Monitoring

Update practical skills for treating burns, fractures, infections, and managing ongoing care before evacuation or recovery.

Useful Information

What’s Included

• Professional-grade medical equipment
• Comprehensive course materials
• Daily hot lunch
• Coffee station and snacks available throughout
• 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: 18 years old
• Valid Medical Care (A-VI/4-2) certificate required
• Certificate must be issued by a maritime authority of an IMO White List country
• Expired Medical Care certificates are accepted for refresher (full course must have been completed once)
• Certificates without an issue date require completing the full Medical Care course