Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4 1-3)

The Proficiency in Medical First Aid course is designed for seafarers who are designated to provide medical first aid on board ship in accordance with STCW 95 A-V1/4 (1-3).

The course provides knowledge of giving first aid safely at sea, and contains both theoretical and practical elements to build capability and confidence.

It covers subjects including medical emergencies, resuscitation, poisons, temperature extremes, wounds and bleeding, head injuries, fractures, dislocations, and spinal injuries, among other subjects.

In commercial terms this qualification is aimed at those responsible for providing first aid on vessels venturing up to 150 miles from a safe haven. It is also useful for those that might be considering blue water cruising.

Course Structure

Medical emergencies

•Communication, equipment & information

•Resuscitation

•Scene Management and care of the casualty

•Casualty handling and the unconscious casualty, transportation techniques

•Shock – Bleeding, wounds and injuries

•Burns

•Head injuries, fractures & dislocation

•Soft tissue injuries

•Spinal injuries

•Poisoning, effects/ treatments/pharmacology

•Temperature extremes

•Serious illnesses

•Heart attacks