MEDICAL CARE (STCW A-VI/4-2)
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the 2010 STCW Convention with Manila Amendments, Chapter VI, Section A-VI/4, and Table A-VI/4-2. On meeting the minimum standard of competence on Medical care in the event of accident or illness on board. The trainee will be competent to participate effectively in co-ordinate 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
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 etc.
Entry Requirements:
- Candidate must be above 18 years
- Possess Valid Seafarer Medical
- Valid Means of Identification
- 2 Recent Photographs