Candidates must be over 18 and should have completed an Elementary First Aid or have relevant medical training.
MCA Proficency in Medical First Aid
This course will give you more indepth knowledge of how best to treat your patient and using the kit and equipment onboard.
Recognised up to 150 Miles from shore (Area Category 1) Category B or A stores
This training is intended for seafarers who are the nominated member of crew to provide medical first aid on board ship, in accordance with Regulation VI/4 of the Annex to the STCW Convention and Section A-VI/4 (1 – 3) of the STCW Code
MCA Proficiency in Medical Care
This training is intended for seafarers who are designated to take charge of medical care on board ship, in accordance with: - Regulation VI/4 of the Annex to the STCW Convention and Section A-VI/4 (4–6) of the STCW Code - the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997.
A prerequisite to ocean cruising and for manning levels on vessels of 24 meters or over.
Covers the types of medical equipment and supplies carried aboard merchant ships.
Making a diagnosis
The cardiovascular and respiratory systems
The abdominal system
ENT, dental and ophthalmology
Communicable diseases
Wounds and injuries
Medication
Defibrillators and use
Please register for the course online at Crewing24.com without any commission fee.