STCW
Medical First Aid Course

The STCW Medical First Aid course exists for employees who are responsible for the medical care on board. The captain is initially responsible for the medical care on board and should be able to provide medical care at all times. In many cases, besides the captain, another person (e.g. the first mate) is appointed responsible for the medical care on board.

• Timetable:2 day(s)
• Certification:STCW (A-VI/4-1)
• Validation:5 years
• Requirements:A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate (< 5 year old)

More information about STCW Medical First Aid

The ILT / STCW Medical First Aid on board certificate is compulsory for employees who are responsible for providing first aid on board within the borders of the Dutch territorial sea or a territorial sea adjacent to the royal zone of the Dutch territorial sea.

Prior to enrolling in this course it’s required to have a valid maritime medical certificate and STCW Basic Safety Training certificate (< 5 year old).

After successful completion the STCW (A-VI/4-1) certificate is valid for 5 years.

Course Content

This STCW First Aid course consists of the following subjects:

• General introduction shipping healthcare
• (Physical) examination according to a RMA-questionnaire
• Vital functions check according to the (SR)-ABCDE 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