•   Medical Care 1, First Aid MM14S310-3011 11.11.2021-12.12.2021  0.75 credits  (MMC21D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    Prerequisites
    None
    Content of the study unit
    • 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
    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.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    Lectures and practical exercises

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    11.11.2021 - 12.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 10.11.2021

    Group(s)
    • MMC21D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 15

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ritva Lindell

    Additional information

    100% attendance required

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain, Degree Programme in Maritime Management

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    9.okt

    Timing and attendance

    5.okt 16.okt

    Student's schedule and workload

    2 days

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    In accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-3 column 4 and A-VI/2-1 column 4.
    Handles knowledge and concepts in a professional manner
    Can use different sources of information and apply the knowledge in various first aid situations onboard
    Identifies the need for help and can raise the alarm
    Works with consideration of own safety and so that the risks of further damage to oneself or the victim are minimized, also taking into account the profession's ecological principles
    Can act immediately in different first aid situations, independently and responsibly according to current first aid recommendations.
    Master the basic resuscitation and use of AED, the methods of securing free airway, the methods of stopping large external bleeding, and the first aid measures in shock
    Is familiar with continued first aid measures in various accidents or attacks of illnesses onboard
    In a first aid situation, manages to cooperate and organize the own and the group's activities in a professional manner