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

Location and time

5.okt 16.okt

Teaching methods

Lectures and practical exercises

Exam schedules

9.okt

Student 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

Further information

100% attendance required

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.