STCW 95 Proficiency in Medical First Aid On Board Ship

Course Outline

This training is the second of three medical courses recommended for those on board commercial vessels.  As the title suggests Proficiency in Medical First Aid on Board Ship has an emphasis on the provision of medical first aid onboard a ship.

We have recently combined the STCW 95 Medical First Aid on Board Ship with the IHCD FPOS (First Person on Scene) Intermediate. This dual certificated course will take place over 5 days. Please click here to find out more:  First Person on Scene (FPOS) Intermediate

 

Content & Objectives

The course aims to develop the competence required to be able to apply immediate first aid in the event of an accident or illness on board.  

Subjects will include

• Medical emergencies
• Communication & equipment & information
• Resuscitation
• Scene Management and care of the casualty
• Casualty handling and the unconscious casualty
• Shock
• Bleeding, wounds and injuries
• Burns
• Head injuries, fractures & dislocation
• Soft tissue injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Poisoning
• Temperature extremes

Learning Mode

The course is a combination of theory and practical sessions held at the Red Ensign training facility in Cowes.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal requirements for this course however you should be over 18 years of age.

Costs

The cost of this course is £595 inc of VAT

If you require accommodation during the course we can help with a list of local crew houses, B&Bs and hotels to suit all budgets.