Advanced Marine First Aid

This is an advanced first aid training course for seafarers that meets IMO: STCW Regulation VI/4 and STCW Code Section A-VI/4, and requirements under TP 13008 Training Standards for Marine First Aid and Marine Medical Care. This course is designed for seafarers who would apply immediate advanced first aid in the event of an accident or illness onboard a vessel.

CONTENT

• Immediate Action
• First-Aid Kit
• Body Structure and Function
• Toxicological Hazards Aboard Ship
• Examination of Patient
• Head and Spinal Injuries
• Burns, Scalds and Effects of Heat and Cold
• Fractures, Dislocations and Muscular Injuries
• Medical Care of Rescued Persons, Including Distress, Hypothermia and Cold Exposure
• Radio Medical Advice
• Pharmacology
• Sterilization
• Cardiac Arrest, Drowning and Asphyxia
• Psychological and Psychiatric Problems
• Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.