Course Description
A one week course designed for licensed deck
officers in order to provide immediate first aid to
ship’s personnel and to assist the Ship’s Medical
Person-in-Charge with providing definitive
medical care. This course is established using
guidelines provided by the International Maritime
Organization, Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Course Subjects
- Application of Emergency Medical Services and
Maintaining the Well-Being and Safety of the
Care Provider
- Recognizing and Managing Respiratory
Emergencies
- Conducting Patient Assessment
- Communicating with Radio Medical Advisory
Services
- Managing Medical and Behavioral Emergencies
including the use of Basic Life Support and
Principles of Pharmacology
- Immediate Response to Bleeding, Burns, Effects
of Cold, Musclo-Skeletal and Spinal Injuries
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