Proficiency in Medical Care

This 5 day MCA approved training is intended for seafarers who are designated to take charge of medical care on board ship, in accordance with Regulation VI/4 of the annex to the STCW Convention and Section A-VI/4 (4-6) of the STCW code, and the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) regulations 1997. You will need to have completed the Proficiency in First Aid prior to taking this course.

•-Communications

•-Making a diagnosis

•-The cardio vascular and respiratory systems

•-The abdomen

•-ENT, dental and ophthalmic

•-Communicable diseases

•-Wounds and injuries

•-Medication

•-Equipment and information

•-Patient management – general

•-Patient management – specific

•Suturing

•Childbirth

•STD’s

•Death at Sea