STCW 95 Elementary First Aid

Course Outline

The focus of the training is to give persons intending to go to sea a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency aboard ship.

Content & Objectives

The following items are part of this course:

Develop competence in:

• Taking immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency
• Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency of basic first aid
• Assess the needs of the casualty and threats to own safety  
• Appreciation of body structure and functions
• Understanding of immediate measures to be taken in case of an emergency,  including the ability to -     

                                                             

• Position Casualty
• Apply resuscitation techniques
• Control bleeding
• Apply appropriate measures of basic shock management
• Apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds
• Rescue and transport of a casualty
• Improvise bandages and use materials in emergency kit

Learning Mode

This course is taught at the Red Ensign training facility in Cowes.

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for this course. Candidates need to be 18 years of age.

Cost