Competence In Medical Care

The training in Medical Care is for every seafarer who is designated to take charge of medical care on board Seagoing Vessels. The objective of the training is so that seafarers who are designated to take charge of medical care can take immediate and effective action to manage all accidents or illness likely to occur on board, as well as managing those who may assist them. The objectives and outcomes of the training:

• Provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board;
• Care for a casualty who could be suffering from various injuries or a disease;
• Administer general nursing principles and care to a casualty;
• Administer basic dental care;
• Understand the basics of disease prevention and good hygiene;
• Keep records of all medical care and first aid administered to a casualty or sick seafarer;
• Participate in coordinated external schemes for medical assistance to ships such as: Obtaining, interpreting and administering ‘Radio Medical Advice’;

Transportation of ill or injured seafarers, including helicopter evacuations.

Course Details

Duration: 6 Days

Accreditation & Approval

SAMSA (STCW A-VI/4-2)