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Course Description
The purpose of this two week (ten day) course
is to present medical knowledge and skills for the Ship’s Medical Officer in order for him/her to
provide quality medical assistance and advanced
emergency medical care to ship’s personnel in
accordance with guidelines established by STCW-95.
Course Subjects
- Specific Diseases and Traumatic Injuries
- Principles of Aseptic Technique
- Taking Appropriate History
- Performing Adequate Physical Assessment
- Administering Medications
- Performing Intravenous Therapy
- Suturing Wounds
- Inserting Nasogastric Tube
- Performing Urinary Catheterization
- Utilizing Shore-Side Resources
- Locating Information on and Conducting Radio Consultations
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