Now available at 1 Accelerate in Malaysia, the Medical First Aid On Board Ship Course is designed to train seafarers with designated medical duties to provide immediate medical care onboard. Compliant with STCW Regulation VI/4, this course goes beyond elementary first aid, preparing crew to manage serious injuries and illnesses until evacuation or further medical assistance is available.
Why Choose This First Aid Course
- STCW-Approved Training – Required for officers and designated shipboard staff.
- Expanded Medical Skills – Beyond elementary care, addressing advanced emergencies.
- HRD Corp claimable & aligned with global maritime requirements.
- Delivered by experienced medical professionals with real-life experience.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced first aid principles for shipboard environments
- Revision of Marine Basic First Aid
- Use and maintenance of the ship’s First Aid Kit
- Basic anatomy and physiology of the human body
- Toxicological hazards aboard ship
- Examination and assessment of patients
- Spinal injury management
- Burns classification, heat and cold injuries
- Fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- Medical care of rescued persons (distress, hypothermia, cold exposure)
- Radio medical advice and communications
- Pharmacology and safe use of medicines
- Sterilisation techniques and infection prevention
- Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia management
- Psychological and psychiatric problem recognition
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for certificated officers and shipboard personnel, including ratings serving on seagoing and port-limit vessels (such as helmsmen).
Course Details
- Duration: 3 days
- Duration: 3 days (9.00 am-6.00 pm)
- Certification: STCW Medical First Aid On Board Ship, valid 5 years
- Who Should Attend: Ship officers, designated crew responsible for medical first aid duties
Group Enrolment: Arrange private group maritime first aid training in Malaysia (minimum 6 participants required).
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*Course fees are subject to 8% SST.
