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.