It is vital that passengers on board ships can provide medical first aid to fellow passengers. This is subject to legal requirements in the international STCW convention.
Every officer is obliged to be in possession of a valid certificate. The Medical First Aid course teaches you to act quickly and efficiently in case of accidents and illness on board.

Validity: 5 years

Description

Description

Ensuring the ability to provide medical first aid on board ships is not only a vital safety measure but a legal requirement under the international STCW convention. All officers are required to hold a valid certificate. Our comprehensive Medical First Aid course is designed to equip you with the skills to act swiftly and efficiently during accidents and illnesses on board.

Medical Care Training:

Furthering the safety measures, the STCW Convention mandates the provision of medical care on ships. The individual assigned with the responsibility of medical care on board must have a valid certification. Our Medical Care course delivers thorough training on administering medical care to the sick and injured on board.

This integrated course adheres to the standards set in the STCW tables A-V/A-1 (Medical First Aid) and 4-2 (Medical Care), certified by institute code NL007 by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT).

Course Experience:

Engage with realistic scenarios under the guidance of experienced instructors, learning to assess situations and act appropriately on board. The course covers medical evacuation management, emphasizing the practical application of medical first aid and care on board.

Key Topics:

• Identifying and evaluating accidents and illnesses on board
• Rapid response with medical first aid
• Providing medical care following national and international on-board medical guidelines
• Monitoring patient’s condition
• Coordinating external assistance and medical evacuations

Schedule:

• Day 1: Arrive for registration at 8 am.
• Day 2: Training kicks off at 08:15, with both days wrapping up around 5 pm.

Follow up combi:

• Basic Safety + Security Awareness (Optional)

Accommodation and Amenities:

For a holistic and convenient learning experience, our facility offers:

• Comfortable accommodation rooms for learners wishing to stay overnight
• A certified caterer on premises to provide nutritious meals
• Robust security measures ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment

Submission Requirements: Kindly provide the following in advance:

• A passport photo (name + birth date on the back)
• Certificate of physical inspection for seafaring
• Excerpts from personal register or a copy of your passport.

Certification: Upon successful assessment in the final test, an officially approved STCW’78 as amended certificate (ILenT/Shipping approved) will be issued, and the sample booklet will be stamped. Ensure the timely submission of required documents to facilitate the certification process.