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STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) A-VI/1-3 – 2026 Enhanced Edition – Belize Approved

Prepare to respond safely and effectively when illness or injury occurs at sea.

Marine Pro Academy’s STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) A-VI/1-3 – 2026 Enhanced Edition is a professional seafarer first-aid training course aligned with STCW Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3, with content structured around the objectives of IMO Model Course 1.13.

This Belize Approved STCW Elementary First Aid course develops the knowledge, first-response judgment and shipboard emergency awareness required to provide immediate assistance until designated medical support takes over.

Current 2026 First-Aid Content

The 2026 Enhanced Edition reflects current first-aid and resuscitation practice while maintaining alignment with the established STCW Elementary First Aid competence framework.

Learners develop practical awareness across areas including:

• scene safety
• casualty responsiveness
• airway and breathing assessment
• abnormal breathing recognition
• adult CPR
• AED operation
• choking emergencies
• severe bleeding control
• shock recognition and monitoring
• burns and scalds
• chemical exposure
• electrical injuries
• casualty positioning
• spinal-injury awareness
• casualty transport and evacuation
• unconscious casualties
• seizures
• fractures and soft-tissue injuries
• chest pain awareness
• stroke awareness
• heat-related illness
• cold-related illness
• allergic emergencies
• poisoning and hazardous-product exposure
• first-aid-kit familiarity
• maritime medical communication
• casualty handover

The course focuses on clear, safe and appropriate elementary first-aid actions that can be applied in realistic shipboard environments.

Who Should Take This Course?

This training is suitable for maritime personnel requiring STCW Elementary First Aid training, including:

• merchant seafarers
• cruise ship crew
• deck personnel
• engine personnel
• catering and hospitality crew
• offshore workers
• maritime trainees
• other personnel operating in STCW-regulated environments

Designed for Real Shipboard Emergencies

Unlike generic first-aid programmes, this course is designed around maritime working conditions.

Learners work through realistic shipboard situations involving environments such as:

• engine rooms
• galleys
• accommodation areas
• decks
• passageways
• passenger spaces
• electrical hazards
• enclosed-space interfaces
• confined casualty-movement situations

This helps connect first-aid principles with the practical realities of responding to illness or injury onboard.

Practical Maritime First Aid

The course develops awareness of how to:

• assess the scene before approaching a casualty
• identify immediate threats to life
• recognise abnormal breathing
• prioritise airway and breathing
• begin CPR when required
• use an AED where available
• respond to choking
• control severe bleeding
• recognise and monitor shock
• respond to burns and chemical exposure
• position casualties appropriately
• recognise injuries requiring careful movement
• support unconscious or seizing casualties
• identify signs requiring urgent escalation
• communicate casualty information clearly
• prepare for transfer or handover to designated medical personnel

The emphasis throughout is on safe priorities, structured assessment and effective early response.

Modern Marine Pro Academy Learning Hub

The course is delivered through the Marine Pro Academy Learning Hub, providing a modern and interactive learning experience for maritime personnel.

Learners benefit from:

• professionally designed online lessons
• realistic maritime first-aid scenarios
• interactive activities
• visual medical learning
• practical decision-based exercises
• module knowledge checks
• structured course review
• learner progress tracking
• mobile, tablet and desktop access
• comprehensive final assessment
• integrated AI Tutor assistance

The AI First Aid Advisor supports learners during training by explaining first-aid concepts, reinforcing emergency priorities and helping learners review realistic shipboard scenarios in clear international English.

The AI Tutor is a learning-support feature and does not replace professional medical advice, vessel procedures, onboard medical protocols, telemedical assistance or emergency instructions.

Course Duration

Approximately 15 Hours

Assessment

The programme includes module knowledge checks throughout the course, followed by a separate comprehensive final assessment.

Final Assessment: 25 Questions

Pass Mark: 80%

Assessment Attempts: Unlimited

Course Information

Approval: Belize

Certification: Belize Approved STCW Elementary First Aid Certificate

Standard: STCW Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3

Reference: IMO Model Course 1.13

Edition: 2026 Enhanced Edition

Delivery: 100% Online & Self-Paced

Learning Platform: Marine Pro Academy Interactive LMS

Duration: Approximately 15 Hours

Assessment: Knowledge Checks + Final Assessment

Final Assessment: 25 Questions

Pass Mark: 80%

Attempts: Unlimited

Access: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet & Mobile

Belize Approved Certificate

Upon successful completion of the required training and final assessment, learners receive the applicable:

Belize Approved STCW Elementary First Aid Certificate

Certificate processing takes place following successful course completion and verification of the learner’s training record and required personal information.

Learners should ensure that all enrolment details are accurate and complete, as this information may be used for certification purposes.

Why Choose Marine Pro Academy?

Marine Pro Academy combines professional maritime training with modern e-learning, realistic shipboard scenarios and AI-supported learning to make essential safety education practical and accessible.

This course is designed specifically for the realities of working at sea, where shore-based medical support may be delayed and the actions taken during the first few minutes of an emergency can be critical.

ASSESS → PROTECT → RESPOND → STABILISE → COMMUNICATE → HAND OVER

Important Information

Training and certification requirements may depend on the learner’s:

• Flag State
• employer
• vessel type
• rank
• assigned duties
• intended position
• competent authority requirements

Learners should confirm any employer- or Administration-specific requirements before purchasing or enrolling.

Where vessel-specific medical or emergency procedures apply, learners must always follow the vessel’s current Safety Management System, medical procedures, emergency instructions and available professional medical guidance.

Certificate Processing Time

STCW and flag-state-approved certificates can take up to 48 hours after successful course completion and receipt of all required documents, depending on the relevant issuing authority’s verification and approval process. Time zones and local office working hours may affect processing and response times. Please complete your training at least a couple of days before your submission or deployment deadline. Same-day issuance cannot be guaranteed.