Proficiency in Medical first aid

1.1          Scope

The course aims to provide the training for candidates to provide medical first aid on board ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/4 of the STCW Code.

 

1.2          Learning Objective

This syllabus covers the requirements of STCW 1978 conventions amended chapter VI, Section A-VI/4, Table A-V/4-1.

 

1.3          purpose

On meeting the minimum standard of competence in medical first aid, a trainee will be competent to apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board.

 

1.4         COURSE Duration

                Total Duration = 30 hrs. 

 

1.5         Entry Standards / Learner staTUS

The course is open to:

 

• Persons who have completed IMO Model Course No 1.13 Proficiency in elementary first Aid  Or
• Attained a similar standard in elementary first aid.