Medical Care

Objective

The trainee will be competent to participate effectively in coordinated schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea and to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical care while they remain on board.

Target Group

This training programme is intended to meet the requirements set out in Section A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code. To ensure knowledge and techniques required for Medical Care with particular emphasis on practical training. The training programme also meets the requirements of the STCW Code 1995, as amended.

Prerequisites

STCW Medical First Aid course (A-VI/4-1)

Examination

Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in Section VI/4-2 of the STCW Code, as amended and the IMO Model Course 1.15 by using direct observation and oral/or written questions as appropriate.

The certification will be valid for 5 years.

Course Contents

– First Aid – Revision
– Care of Casualties
– Aspects of Nursing
– Diseases
– Alcohol and Drug Abuse
– Dental Care
– Gynaecology and Pregnancy
– Medical Care of Rescued Persons, including Distress, Hypothermia and Cold Exposure
– Death at Sea
– Environmental Control on Board Ship
– Disease Prevention
– Keeping of Records
– Medicines and Medical Equipment
– Surgical Equipment, Instruments and Supplies