Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

The STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) online course provides training for candidates so that they can provide elementary first aid on board ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code.

This course covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW code Convention Chapter VI, Section AV/1, Table A-VI/1-3. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in elementary first aid, 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.

At a glance

Approval: Liberia, ??? whitelist flag, click here for LISCR approval, line 475

Who is it for: Marine and Non-Marine roles including Officers and Ratings of merchant vessels, Cruise ships crews, Super yacht crews

Accepted by: All flags that accept IMO whitelisted approved training including U.K MCA and Malta. Also: Liberia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Cooks Island, Dominica, Egypt, Hong Kong/P.R.C, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Morocco, Oman, Palau, Tanzania, Taiwan.

STCW Compliance: Fully compliant with STCW as amended, Regulation V/2.4, Code A-VI/1-3

Courses and Assessment: Online only, available 24/7

Duration: 15h

Prerequisites: Passport

Certificate Validity: Five (5) years

Course Structure

Competences

Recognize the assessment of the needs of casualties and threats to a seafarer’s safety.

Appreciate the body structure and functions.

Understand the immediate measures to be taken in cases of emergency, including the ability to:

· position casualty.

· apply resuscitation techniques.

· control bleeding.

· apply appropriate measures in the event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current.

· rescue and transport of casualty.

· improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit.

Legislation & References:

IMO References

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1995 (STCW 1995), 1998 edition (IMO Sales No. 938E)

Medical section (pages 111 to 148) of International Code of Signals, 1987 edition (IMO Sales No. 994E)

Assembly Resolution A.438(XI) – Training and qualification of persons in charge of medical care aboard ship

IMO/ILO Document for Guidance, 1985 (IMO Sales No. 935E)

ILO/IMO/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships (IMGS), 2nd ed., (Geneva, World Health Organization, 1988)

Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG) (IMO Sales No. 251 E)

Textbooks

A Course Compendium is provided for use as a textbook. This contains selected extracts from ILO/IMO/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships (Ref R5)

Duration: 15h

Available language: English

Useful Information

Documents required to attend: After purchasing this course you shall receive instructions in order to provide the following documentation:

Passport