PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE COURSE

Approvals                                                         PMO TO STCW 95-A-VI/4-2

Course Duration                                              70 hours

 The candidate must:

·         be 21 years of age

·         have proficiency in medical first aid certificate.

·         serve at sea for at least 18 months

Assessment                                                        Formal Practical assessment of skills with

                                                                         the questioning to determine underpinning  

                         knowledge.

Teaching Method                                              Theory sessions (50 hrs)

                                                                             Practical exercises (20 hrs)

                                                                             Candidates to be attended in hospital for

                                              practical part of course

Course Fee                                                          On demand

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is for seafarers designed to take charge of medical care on board ship and for those requiring certificates of competency.

On completion the seafarer will have sufficient knowledge of medical stores and equipment on board to be able:

·         diagnose medical problem on board

·         provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board

·         participate in co-ordinate schemes for medical assistance to ships