Medical First Aid online course. The aim of this course is to provide training for candidates to provide medical first aid on board ships, in accordance with Reg. VI-4, Sect. AV-I/4, Para.1-3 & Table: A-VI/4-1.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Indicate the location and functions of the human organs.
•  List the biological systems of the human body.
• Modify the arrangement of a ship’s hospital properly.
•  Describe the procedures of patients’ examination.
•  Select the appropriate external help when you cannot treat a patient.
• Comprehend how to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
•  Apply the Automatic External Defibrillator’s (AED) steps during a rescue procedure.
• Understand how to provide emergency first aid in various cases such as choking, bleeding and shock.
•  Choose the corresponding treatment depending on a patient’s symptoms for some common injuries.
•  Recognize some common dangers that can occur from accidents during a journey.
•  Apply the correct treatment actions after a serious accident.

References:

• The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1995 (STCW 1995), 1998 edition (IMO Sales No. 938E)
• Medical Section (pages 111 to 148) of International Code of Signals, 1987 edition (IMO Sales No. 994E)
• Assembly Resolution A.438(XI) – Training and qualification of persons in charge of medical care aboard ship
• IMO/ILO Document  for Guidance, 1985 (IMO Sales No. 935E)
• ILO/IMO/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships (IMGS), 2nd edition, (Geneva, World Health Organization,  1988) (ISBN 9241542314)
• Medical First Aid Guide for use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG) (IMO Sales No. 251 E)