Medical Care 1, First AidLaajuus (0.75 cr)
Code: MO22S16
Credits
0.75 cr
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, A-VI/2-1, A-III/4, A-III/5.
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.
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 08.03.2026
Timing
11.03.2026 - 12.03.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 cr
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Groups
-
MT25D-ÅMaritime Technology, h25, daytime studies
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, A-VI/2-1, A-III/4, A-III/5.
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
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
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.
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 05.10.2025
Timing
06.10.2025 - 10.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 cr
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Lindell
Groups
-
MT25D-ÅMaritime Technology, h25, daytime studies
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, A-VI/2-1, A-III/4, A-III/5.
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
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
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.
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 06.10.2024
Timing
07.10.2024 - 29.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 cr
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Lindell
Groups
-
MT24D-ÅMaritime Technology, h24, daytimeme studies
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, A-VI/2-1, A-III/4, A-III/5.
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
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
According to standards of competence for the course Elementary First Aid STCW Table A-VI/1-3, 100% attendance
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
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.