Scope (Target audience):
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of STCW section VI/4-2 and is based on the guidelines of IMO Model Course 1.15.
Course is open to all seafarers who are designated to take charge of medical care on board ship.
Objective:
After successful completion of the course the trainees will be competent to participate effectively in co-ordinate schemes for medical assistance on ship at sea and to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical care while they remain on board.
Course content:
- First aid
- Care of casualties
- Aspects of nursing
- Diseases
- Alcohol and drug abuse and psychiatry
- Dental care
- Gynecology, pregnancy
- Medical care of rescued persons, including distress, hypothermia and cold exposure
- Death at sea
- Environmental control on board ship
- Disease prevention
- Keeping of records
- Medicines and medical equipment
- Surgical equipment, instruments and supplies
- External assistance
Prerequisite :
Medical First Aid certificate
Note to client:
After successful completion of the course and examination candidates will receive a Medical Care certificate.