STCW 95 A-VI/4-1 MEDICAL FIRST AID

Course Ref: ISTC/MFA/JULY16

This model course is intended to provide the knowledge required to enable seafarers to deal with medical first aid incidents occurring while at sea. This training covers all aspects in accordance with International Maritime Organization regulations as per the STCW code Chapter VI.

Course Ref: ISTC/MFA/JULY16

Prerequisites

Good physical and mental health and completed Elementary first aid or similar standard of training

Language

English / Maltese or any other languages on request

Duration

5 days

Venue

ISTC Malta

Participants

Maximum 6

Assessment

Assessment is achieved through a combination of methods including, individual observation of student and Assessment.

Certification

An ISTC “Successfully Completed” certificate Accredited by Transport Malta is awarded for successful completion of all elements of the course.

Validity

Certificates of Completion – to be refreshed every 5 years

Topics

Those who successfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence enabling them to contribute to the enhancement of Medical care on board and to respond appropriately. This knowledge shall include, but is not limited to:

Immediate actions
First Aid Kits
Body Structure and Functions
Toxicological hazards aboard ship
Examination of Patient
Spinal Injuries
Burns, Scalds and Effects of heat and cold
Fractures, Dislocations and Muscular injuries
Medical care of rescued persons including hypothermia and cold exposure
Radio Medical Advise
Pharmacology
Sterilisation
Cardiac Arrest, Drowning and Asphyxia
Psychological / Psychiatric Problems
Review and Assessment