Study Guide

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to vari-ous kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accord-ance 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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

According to standards of competence for the course Elementary First Aid STCW Table A-VI/1-3, 100% attendance

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.

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to vari-ous kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accord-ance 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

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

International Medical guide for ships 3rd edition, The ship captain´s Medical Guide 23rd edition, Medical guide for seafarers, Laivasairaanhoidon käsikirja, Pharmacafennica, MFAG

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

20h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, continous assesment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

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.

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to vari-ous kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accord-ance 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

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

International Medical guide for ships 3rd edition, The ship captain´s Medical Guide 23rd edition, Medical guide for seafarers, Laivasairaanhoidon käsikirja, Pharmacafennica, MFAG

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Student workload

20h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, continous assesment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

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.

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to vari-ous kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accord-ance 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

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

International Medical guide for ships 3rd edition, The ship captain´s Medical Guide 23rd edition, Medical guide for seafarers, Laivasairaanhoidon käsikirja, Pharmacafennica, MFAG

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

20h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, continous assesment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

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.

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to vari-ous kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accord-ance 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

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

International Medical guide for ships 3rd edition, The ship captain´s Medical Guide 23rd edition, Medical guide for seafarers, Laivasairaanhoidon käsikirja, Pharmacafennica, MFAG

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

20h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, continous assesment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

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.

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to vari-ous kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accord-ance 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

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.