WHO REQUIRES STCW UPDATE PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE?
Anyone who has previously held a STCW Proficiency in Medical Care Certificate which has now expired or is soon to expire (5 year validity)
HOW LONG DOES THE STCW UPDATE PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE COURSE TAKE?
Three days
WHAT ARE THE PRE REQUISITES FOR STCW UPDATE IN PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE?
- STCW Proficiency in Medical Care
- Minimum age 16
STCW UPDATE PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE CONDITIONS:
Training and certification is provided at our centre by a third party partner using their accreditation.
WHAT IS COVERED ON THE STCW UPDATE PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE COURSE?
The course ensures you are still competent to carry out Medical Care on board a vessel. Sessions include;
- Obtaining TMAS
- Casualty – Primary and secondary survey
- Advanced life support with use of oxygen and AED
- Signs and symptoms and frst aid of trauma and medical problems
- Patient Treatment inc Observations
- Medications, Injections, IV fluids and Suturing
- Catheterisation
- Infectious diseases
- Childbirth
- Log keeping – Medical report scenarios and treatment
- Care of the dying
- Informing Port Authorities
- Casualty handling and evacuation
- Use of St Johns First Aid Manual, MFAG and Ship Captains Medical Guide
- Use of MSN1905 amm2 Medcal Stores (specific Cat A)
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE STCW UPDATE IN PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL FIRST CARE?
- 3 Days of Training and Assessment
- STCW MCA Proficiency in Medical Care Certificate
- Free Parking
- Tea & Coffee
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE STCW UPDATE IN PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE COURSE?
- Meals and Accommodation