STCW Medical Care

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STCW Medical Care (MC) stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Medical Care and is designed for seafarers such as Masters, Chief Mates, or designated officers who are responsible for providing advanced medical care on board vessels without a doctor, including merchant ships, offshore support vessels, and yachts on extended voyages. This training is mandatory for those assigned to medical duties when vessels operate far from shore-based medical support, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations.

Certification

Medical Care

Duration

3 days

Validity

5 years

Prerequistes

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate (< 5 year old) A valid STCW Medical First Aid certificate (< 5 year old)

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee may be included depending on the training location. Payment is made in the currency of the training location. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

More information about STCW Medical Care

Our STCW Medical Care training is designed for seafarers who are responsible for providing advanced medical care on board ships where no medical doctor is present. This course is essential for those assigned to manage medical emergencies and ongoing healthcare during extended voyages, including Masters, Chief Mates, or other designated officers on merchant vessels, offshore support vessels, and yachts operating far from shore-based medical support. The training meets the requirements set out in STCW Regulation VI/4, Paragraph 2 and STCW Code Section A-VI/4-2, ensuring participants are fully prepared to deliver medical care in compliance with international maritime standards.

Our training is approved by the national flagstate and is mandatory for officers who may be required to provide medical care on board, especially on vessels where the journey may take them more than 24 to 48 hours from the nearest shore-based medical facility. The STCW Medical Care certificate is typically valid for five years, in line with most flag state requirements and company policies. While the STCW Convention does not explicitly require a refresher course, many flag states and shipping companies mandate retraining or renewal every five years to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills. The course must be fully retaken at each renewal interval.

To enroll, participants must hold a valid Certificate of Basic Training (BST) and a Certificate of Medical First Aid (MFA), and should bring a valid passport or ID, as well as their seafarer’s book if applicable. Comfortable clothing is recommended for the practical components of the course. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to conduct advanced patient assessments, manage medical emergencies, and communicate effectively with shore-based doctors using telemedical systems, ensuring the highest standard of care at sea.

COURSE CONTENT

  • General introduction shipping healthcare
  • (Physical) examination according to a RMA-questionnaire
  • Vital functions check according to the SRABCDE model
  • (Infection) diseases and wound treatment on board according to ‘test’ victims
  • Injury to the human musculoskeletal system and neck injury
  • Basic Life Support
  • Transporting wounded
  • Evacuation per helicopter
  • Medical equipment on board
  • Medical administration and contacting Radio Medical Service
  • Administering injections
  • Administering IV
  • Stitching up a wound
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  • General introduction shipping healthcare
  • (Physical) examination according to a RMA-questionnaire
  • Vital functions check according to the SRABCDE model
  • (Infection) diseases and wound treatment on board according to ‘test’ victims
  • Injury to the human musculoskeletal system and neck injury
  • Basic Life Support
  • Transporting wounded
  • Evacuation per helicopter
  • Medical equipment on board
  • Medical administration and contacting Radio Medical Service
  • Administering injections
  • Administering IV
  • Stitching up a wound

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  • (Physical) examination according to a RMA-questionnaire
  • Vital functions check according to the SRABCDE model
  • (Infection) diseases and wound treatment on board according to ‘test’ victims
  • Injury to the human musculoskeletal system and neck injury
  • Basic Life Support
  • Transporting wounded
  • Evacuation per helicopter
  • Medical equipment on board
  • Medical administration and contacting Radio Medical Service
  • Administering injections
  • Administering IV
  • Stitching up a wound

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  • Basic first aid principles and emergency response
  • Anatomy and physiology relevant to maritime medical care
  • SRC-ABCDE protocol for assessing medical emergencies
  • Oxygen administration and CPR techniques
  • Treatment of fractures, dislocations, and muscular injuries
  • Managing heat and cold-related conditions
  • Psychological support and toxicology risks
  • Proper use of first aid kits and medical equipment

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  • Hands-on exercises with rescue stretchers and orthopedic boards
  • Evacuation procedures from nacelle, tower, and basement sections
  • Identification and selection of suitable anchor points
  • Understanding the angle of lift and angle factor
  • Risk management for hazardous energies
  • Awareness of common confined space hazards

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The certificate(s) for STCW Medical Care remain valid for 5 years.

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After successfully completing STCW Medical Care, the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): Medical Care.

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