Study Guide

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to various kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/2-1.

Content

• first aid principles
• first aid onboard vessels, the contents of the first aid kit
• elementary knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vital functions
• resuscitation
• first aid in the following situations:
o the most common attacks of illness: chest pains, stroke, diabetes and epilepsy
o wounds and major bleeding
o shock
o fractures, joint and muscle injuries
o burns and scalds
o hypothermia and frost-bites
o poisonings
o examination and moving of an injured person

Qualifications

None

Further information

Course in Elementary First Aid


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention, section A-VI/1, paragraph 2.1.3 (table A-VI/1-3). It has comprised a total of 16 hours of instruction and practical exercises.