Location

Institute of Maritime Safety

Objectives

• This course aims to provide the training candidates to provide elementary first aid on board ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code.This course aims to provide the training candidates to provide elementary first aid on board ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code.

Outcomes

A trainee will be competent to take immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency until the arrival of a person with medical first aid skills or the person in charge of medical care on board.

Course Contents

 General Principles. The Unconscious Casualty. Bleeding. Management of shock. Burns and Scalds, and Accidents caused by Electricity. Other Topic