Objective

After the course, participants will be able to carry out medical treatment in accordance with Table A VI/4-2.

Target Group

Nautical officers to maintain and update their knowledge and skills in medical treatment in accordance with STCW convention of 1978 (with additions from Manila 2010).

Prerequisites

Course participants must have a valid certificate of competence for officers or a valid certificate in Medical care in accordance with STCW 1978 VI/4-2.
Seafarers who have a certificate in Medical care under the previous Convention must have documented 12 months of sailing the last 5 years accumulated before 31.12.2016.
Course participants must have completed and passed the course STCW A-VI/4-2, medical treatment course + have a valid deck officer certificate + 12 months experience the last five years.

Examination

Assessment of practical skills during the day course and pass a written test on the day of the course.
Passed exam is valid for 60 months.

Course Contents

Patient Examination
Acute diseases
Oxygen therapy and airway management
Intravenous cannulation
Surgical wound care
Insertion of urinary catheter