MEDICAL CARE ON BOARD SHIP
Certification DNV-GL approved
Course level basic
Teaching language Ukrainian, English
Course objective Acquiring skills on medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board, according to Regulation VI/4 para. 2 and Section A‑VI/4‑2 para. 4-6 of STCW Convention.
Course content
- Care of casualty involving: head and spinal injuries; injuries of ear, nose, throat and eyes; external and internal bleeding; burns, scalds and frostbite; fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries; wounds, wound healing and infection; pain relief; techniques of sewing and clamping; management of acute abdominal conditions; minor surgical treatment; dressing and bandaging
- Aspects of nursing: general principles; nursing care
- Diseases, including: medical conditions and emergencies; sexually transmitted diseases; tropical and infectious diseases
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Dental care
- Gynaecology, pregnancy and childbirth
- Medical care of rescued persons
- Death at sea
- Hygiene
- Disease prevention, including: disinfection, disinfestation, de-ratting; vaccinations
- Keeping records and copies of applicable regulations: keeping medical records; international and national maritime medical regulations
- External assistance, including: radio medical advice; transportation of the ill and injured, including helicopter evacuation; medical care of sick seafarers involving cooperation with port health authorities or out-patient wards in port
Entry requirements Documentary evidence of successful passing the “Medical First Aid On Board Ship” training course, which corresponds to Regulation VI/4 para. 1 and Section A-VI/4 para. 1-3 of STCW Convention
Number of participants maximum 6
Course duration 5 working days (primary training)