MEDICAL FIRST AID (STCW)

Target Audience	This course is open to all seafarers who are designated to provide medical first aid on board ship.
Course Content	After successful completion of this course participants will have the necessary competence to be able to: Understand the contents and use of a first aid kit Understand the body structure and function of organs Deal with medical emergencies and examine a casualty Assign priorities for treatment regards wounds or number of casualties Transport a casualty Apply basic life support (CPR) Attend to a casualty after drowning or asphyxia Apply shock management to a casualty Apply bandages, dress wounds, stem bleeding Treat burns and scalds and understand the effects of heat and cold Seek and apply radio medical advice
Entry Standards	Hold relevant Deck or Engine Officer CoC, or experience in key rating position. Completion of STCW Basic Training course
Facilities	Classroom and practical exercises
Teaching Method	Lectures, videos, practical exercises.
Guidelines	STCW Chapter VI, Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1. IMO Model Course 1.14, IMDG Code MFAG (Medical First Aid Guide)
Course Duration	3 days.
Assessment	Written exams and practical assessments.
Certification	Course certificate upon successful completion leading to STCW certification.
Venue	This course is offered regularly in MTC Cyprus. Please contact your local Crew Service Centre for the next available course.