•   Medical Care 1, First Aid MM22S310-3007 07.10.2024-11.10.2024  0.75 credits  (MMC24D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    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)

    Ritva Lindell

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    07.10.2024 - 11.10.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 06.10.2024

    Group(s)
    • MMC24D-Å
    Seats

    0 - 15

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ritva Lindell

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected