Course Description


The STCW Medical First Aid course is set up to offer seafarers the relevant knowledge and skills to give medical first aid on board a vessel, in accordance with STCW Regulations.
The course would cover the following:
1. Describe body structure and functions relating to immediate first aid.
2. List the contents of the first aid kit and demonstrate use of the equipment..
3. Describe use of the Medical First Aid Guide, including treatment required as a result of accidents involving dangerous goods.
4. Identify the immediate measures to be taken when accidents, medical emergencies or illnesses occur, including prioritising actions to be taken and minimising risk of harm to self and casualty.
5. Describe how to manage illness on board.
6. Describe the procedures for maintaining hygiene when undertaking fi rst aid, and demonstrate correct hand washing techniques.
7. Demonstrate maintenance of airway, breathing and circulation in a casualty requiring resuscitation, and an unconscious or choking casualty – including carrying out cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
8. Demonstrate how to give appropriate fi rst aid in accordance with recognised principles for illnesses related to chest pain, breathing problems, hypoglycaemia and poisoning.
9. Explain the procedures for getting radio medical advice and identify the information that needs to be provided to enable the most appropriate advice to be given.
10. Describe cause and recognition of shock and demonstrate its management.
11. Describe external and internal types of bleeding and demonstrate their control and management.
12. Describe how to identify the causes and severity of common types of burns and demonstrate their immediate management.
13. Describe the effect of extremes of heat and cold and demonstrate the management of related conditions, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke and hypothermia.
14. Describe types of spinal and musculo-skeletal injuries and demonstrate their immediate management.
15. Describe types of injury related to the head, chest and abdomen and demonstrate their management.
16. Demonstrate methods of caring for and monitoring ill persons.
17. Identify casualty rescue requirements and demonstrate appropriate transportation techniques.


Duration: 4 Days
Batch DatesLocation / ModeTimingFeesBook Now
06 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2024TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical class only7.00 to 17.0039900Rs
06 Jan 2025 - 09 Jan 2025TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical class only7.00 to 16.1539900Rs
03 Feb 2025 - 06 Feb 2025TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical class only7.00 to 16.1539900Rs
03 Mar 2025 - 06 Mar 2025TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical class only7.00 to 16.1539900Rs
07 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2025TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical class only7.00 to 16.1539900Rs

DGS Course ID Exit Exam ELearning ELearning Hours Elearning Pass Mark Course Validity
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Eligibility


1. There are no pre-requisites in terms of prior training. Learners who hold a certificate in Elementary First Aid must undertake this training in full in order to update and extend their knowledge and skills in current medical first aid procedures

2. Non-Indian participants are required to hold a Valid Student Visa to India to attend the course. For students from countries where embassies do not issue Student Visas for short courses, a Business or relevant visa may be submitted, provided it includes the endorsement: "Maritime Training at HIMT Offshore." Additionally, HIMT will also provide the Visa Letter, if required, upon successful booking of the course.

Documents Required


1. Elementary First Aid course completion certificate of any administration included in the IMO list of STCW Parties (White List).

2. 6 months of sea service proof

3. Valid Medical Certificate (ENG1 or Equivalent, egs-DGS Issued)

4. 2 Passport Size Photos

5. Student Visa (for foreign candidates)

Details


Candidates need to carry their original passport and CDC on the first day of the course for Identity verification.

Dress Code : Collarless T.Shirts, Shorts, Sandals, Bathroom slippers are not permitted for Physical Classes

Batch will be confirmed subject to having minimum of 3 participants in the batch.

Discounted Packages


UK MCA Approved AFF + PSCRB + MFA + ECDIS, UK MCA Approved AFF + PSCRB + MFA + HELM-M, UK MCA Approved AFF + PSCRB + MFA + MC, UK MCA Approved AFF + PSCRB + MFA + MC + ECDIS + HELM-M