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

Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, this 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). In commercial terms this qualification is aimed at those responsible for providing first aid on vessels venturing upto 150 miles from a safe haven however it also provides a wealth of knowledge to those that might be considering blue water cruising. Every yachtsman should be equipped with the knowledge to deal with medical emergencies at sea. Even on coastal passages it may be some time before outside assistance arrives, during which time a crew needs to be both able to care for a casualty and either coordinate casualty evacuation or navigate to a safe harbour.

Course Structure

Resuscitation

Scene Management

The unconscious casualty

Shock

Bleeding Wounds and injuries

Burns

Head injuries

Fractures & dislocation

Soft tissue injuries

Spinal injuries

Poisoning

Temperature extremes

Care of the rescued casualty

Medical emergencies

Casualty handling

Communications,equipment & information 

Health & hygiene 

NEW - AED training now included in the course