Medical Care

Course Description

This training is for seafarers with the responsibility of the medical care on board of a ship who are required to participate in coordinated 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

Course Content

After successful completion of this course, participants will have the necessary competence to be able to:

  • Take care of a casualty who has suffered head and spinal injuries or injuries of the ear,
  • nose, throat or eyes, burns, scolds, fractures and internal bleeding
  • Apply techniques for sewing and clamping wounds
  • Carry out minor surgical treatment
  • Manage acute abdominal conditions
  • Apply aspects of nursing and care for patients, including rescued persons
  • Knowledge and treatment of sexually transmitted, tropical and infectious diseases
  • Actions and treatment to mitigate alcohol and drug abuse
  • Carry out dental care
  • Address gynecology, pregnancy and childbirth
  • Carry out disease prevention including disinfection, disinfestation and de-ratting
  • Administer vaccinations
  • Keep medical records and copies of International medical regulations
Entry Standards

Completion of STCW basic training course, completion of STCW Medical First Aid course

Facilities

Classroom

Teaching Method

Lectures, videos, practical exercises.

Guidelines

STCW Chapter VI, Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1. IMO Model Course 1.15, IMDG Code MFAG (Medical First Aid Guide)

Course Duration

5 days.

Assessment

Written exams and practical assessments.

Certification

Course certificate upon successful completion leading to STCW certification.

Venue

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

For new seafarers and companies, please click on the ‘Request Information’ button below, fill and submit the online form. One of our team members will contact you as soon as possible.

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