STCW Medical Care on Board

5 day - £650

***Dates Coming Soon***

The aim of the training is to give all persons intending to go to sea a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency aboard ship.

This training is designed to provide the essential knowledge and practical skills required for seafarers pursuing their Chief Mate’s Certificate of Competence, as well as for those designated to take charge of medical care onboard, in accordance with Regulation VI/4 of the STCW Convention.

Two trained medics attending to a casualty on the deck of a ship

    • Advanced assessment techniques

    • Pharmacology and medication use

    • Management of serious medical conditions

    • Advanced wound and trauma care

    • Infection control procedures

    • Medical record-keeping

    • Patient care over extended periods

    • Telemedical consultation (TMAS)

    • Use of medical equipment and supplies

    • Legal and ethical responsibilities

  • STCW Medical Care on Board Handbook

    Notepad and pen

    Use of our training mannequins and equipment

    Tea, coffee & biscuits

    • Minimum age 16

    • Delegates must hold a valid certificate in STCW Medical First Aid.

    • ID must be presented on the day of the course. Acceptable forms include a valid passport, driving licence, or discharge book.

Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course where minimum numbers are not reached

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We will book in your employee(s) and send you an invoice direct

Course dates coming soon. Contact us meantime if you are interested in doing this course