Medical First Aid

AIM
To provide the candidate with the skills and knowledge to be able to react appropriately in an emergency situation, where a casualty has been injured at sea, or is acutely ill. To use those items of first aid equipment found in ships medical outfits, which are not included in the standard first aid kit.

This course meets the requirements of STCW95 and is AMSA approved.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Those looking to improve their first aid skills.

CONTENT

• Responsibilities of the First Aider
• Respiratory and circulatory systems
• Wounds and bleeding
• Poisons, signs and symptoms
• Hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
• Explosion injuries
• Personal hygiene
• Ships Captain Medical Guide, IMO Publications,
• Marine Orders Part 10, Admiralty List of Radio Signals
• International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
• Cargo and Cargo Handling - Dangerous Goods

OUTCOMES
Improved first aid skills.

ASSESSMENT
Not specified.

FURTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Additional maritime qualifications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prerequisites:

• A current Senior First Aid

Please Note:

• Your position will not be confirmed until payment has been received
• Course positions are limited. 100% attendance is required.
• Minimum dress standards apply to campus attendance: ie closed in shoes be worn ( no sandals, thongs or bare feet), neat casual attire. Shorts and t-shirts are acceptable.

TO APPLY
(or for more info)
Call: 1300 300 252