Medical Care & Refresher
€990 EUR
- Course Type:
- Updated Proficiency in Medical Care
- Training School:
- The Seamanship Centre
- Location:
- Killybegs Harbour, County Donegal, Ireland
- Duration:
- 5 days
- Language:
- English
This course of training is required if you wish to qualify for a Chief Mates/Masters certificate of competency at sea and / or are in charge of the medical care of personnel aboard their vessel.
If successful, candidates will be awarded a certificate which meets the performance criteria laid down for Medical Care Aboard Ship in accordance with Regulation V1/4 of the annex of the STCW convention and section A-V1/4 (4-2) of the STCW Code and the Merchant Navy (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997.
This course is very comprehensive and includes:
- Nursing principles and clinical examination,
- The respiratory system,
- The urinary system,
- Injuries and wounds,
- The gastrointestinal system,
- Eyes, ear, nose and throat and dental/oral conditions,
- Diseases and spread of infection,
- The female reproductive system,
- Medical care of rescued persons,
- External assistance and the evacuation of patients,
Progress will be assessed through continuous assessment via multiple choice questionnaires during the course and an oral/practical examination on completion.
Course duration is five days . The refresher is run over four days provided that the candidate can show STCW EFA certificated has been undertaken within 12 months.
Entry Requirements
You will need to show a valid Medical Care certificate.
The Seamanship Centre
The Seamanship Centre
Killybegs Harbour
County Donegal
F94 V8 WH
Ireland
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