Course Outlone

Total Days - 4

Total hour - 32 Hours

Aim

This training course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for seafarers for elementary first aid in accordance with the Regulation VI/4, Sections A-VI/4 paragraph 1-3 and Table VI/4-1of the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended and the STCW Code.

Scope & Objective

Apply the medical principles of first aid in the event of an accident or emergency situations on board the ship, corresponding to Regulation VI/4, Section A-VI/4, paragraph 1-3 and Table VI/4-1 of the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended and its STCW Code.
To demonstrate the ability to act correctly in coordinated medical assistance at sea plans to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of Medical First Aid on board, in order to minimize the risk of human loss; taking appropriate action in accordance with the knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out in Section A-VI/4, and Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended and its STCW Code.

Teaching Medium

English

Entry Standards

This course is intended primarily for applicants for a certificate of competency or those who already hold one. The participant must ensure the training, aptitude and ability to take charge of the medical care of the crew during and after departing, as required by Regulation VI/4 and Section A-VI/4 paragraph 1-3of the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended and the STCW Code.

Medical Standard

As per M.S (Medical Examination for seafarers) Rules 2000 as amended from time to time.

Course Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, the participant must receive a course completion document for "Medical First Aid”, in accordance with the Regulation VI/4, Section A-VI/4, paragraph 1-3 and Table VI/4-1of the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended and the STCW Code.

Intake

Not Above 30 per class

Required Attendance

100% attendance is required for successful completion of the Course. However, in exceptional circumstances the relaxation can be given for genuine reasons

Passing Percentage

70 % or Above

Holidays

Sundays & Govt. Holidays

Exam

A test will be conducted on completion of the Course

Re Exam

The Student will be given two more attempts if score below 70 %. In case if the student fails to get 70 % or above he needs to join the Course as Fresh.e

Certificate

After Successfully completion and Passing of Exam, a certificate will be issued to the Student certifying that he has successfully completed the Course.