This course meets the requirements of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) as amended Section A-VI/1 including table A-VI/1-3 and 46 CFR 11.202(B)(1). Seafarers engaged in any capacity in board ship on the business of that ship as part of the ships complement with designated safety or pollution-prevention duties in the operation of the ship shall before being assigned any shipboard duties receive approved basic training or instruction in elementary first aid.

Trainees will learn:

• Assessment of needs of casualty and own safety;
• Appreciation of body structure and functions;
• Types of Survival Craft.
• Immediate action in case of emergency;
• Control bleeding;
• Shock management;
• Actions to treat burns and scalds;
• Rescue and transport a casualty;
• Use bandages and materials in the emergency kit.

STCW Code Table A-VI/1-3

Competence - Trainees must meet required competencies as required by columns 3 & 4 of the table. This will be achieved by practical demonstrations and examination.

Course Pre-requisite

Trainees must be at least 18 years old and be in good health and physical condition.

$300 USD