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

Useful Information

Pre- Course Requirements

Candidates must be over 18 and have already completed the STCW’95 Elementary First Aid course.

All candidates must have a basic level of fitness in order complete the practical first aid exercises.