Objective

The goal is to enhance safety and productivity in the maritime working environment by instilling the knowledge and skills appropriate to assist in a medical emergency situation while aboard a vessel.

Target Group

Individuals who are applying for Coast Guard licenses and must complete this course as a qualification prerequisite.

Medical Care Provider (HOUSTM-310) course will satisfy:
• The Medical First-Aid Provider training and standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.619; AND
• The Medical First-Aid Provider training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(i), 11.317(a)(3)(i), 11.319(a)( 4)(i), 11.321(a)(3)(i), 11.329(a)( 4)(i), and 11.335(a)(3)(i); AND
• The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3), 11.317(a)(2), 11.319(a)(3), 11.321(a)(2), 11.329(a)(3), and 11.335(a)(2); AND
• The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by STCW Code Section A­VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 05-04; AND
• The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by STCW Code A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-4), 01-17(Ch-2), and 02-18 Task 16.1; AND
• The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by STCW Code A-II/3 and Table A-II/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 13-14 (Ch-3) Task 11.1.A; AND
• The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by STCW Code A-III/1 and Table A-III/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 17-14(Ch-4) and 04-17(Ch-2) Task 14.1; AND
• The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by STCW Code A-III/6 and Table A-III/6, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 23-14(Ch-2) Task 16.1.A.

Prerequisites

Must have completed a course in elementary first aid, or attained a similar standard in elementary first aid.

The Code of Federal Regulations 46 CFR 10.403(a)(3) requires training to be administered entirely in the English language unless specifically approved to be presented in another language.

Students must be able to read and write in English to take the written exam and successfully complete the course.

Examination

The candidate will be required to score a minimum competency of 70% on a written exam and perform proficiency demonstrations.

46 CFR 10.403(a)(4) requires a written examination. Course Instructors are not permitted to assist with taking written exams.

Course Contents

This 3 day (24 hours) course course references STCW Code Table A VI/4-1, covering the following subject areas:
Immediate Action
First Aid Kits
Body Structure and Functions
Toxicology Hazards Onboard
Examination of the Patient
Spinal Injuries
Burns
Fractures, Dislocation, and Muscular Injuries
Effects of Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
Radio Medical Advice
Pharmacology
Sterilization Techniques
Cardiac Arrest, Drowning, and Asphyxia