•   Medical Care 2 MO22O405-3003 28.10.2024-29.11.2024  1.5 credits  (MT23D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    STCW-Code: Table A-III/1
    The student
    • has the knowledge and skills to give immediate first aid onboard the vessel,
    • knows the first aid to be given in accidents in connection with transportation of dangerous goods.
    • knows how to examine an injured/ill person and can evaluate the need for help.
    • is able to apply the medical care manual to practice,
    • has the skills to take appropriate action on the basis of advice received on the radio/through telephone with reference to accidents or illnesses which are likely to happen onboard a vessel.
    Prerequisites
    Medical Care 1
    Content of the study unit
    • medical treatment equipment onboard according to the ship’s medicine chest
    • medical rules and recommendations
    • medical consultation
    • anatomy and physiology (breathing, blood circulation, nervous system, abdominal organs, skeleton)
    • pharmacology (basic principles, forms of medicine, ways of giving medicine, risks of using medicines, handling and storage, using Pharmaca Fennica, abuse of medicines)
    • asepsis and hygiene
    • basics of patient care
    • examining an injured or ill person
    • lack of oxygen in the body; heart attack, cardiac arrest, drowning, lack of consciousness
    • first aid in connection with chemical accidents
    • first aid in connection with spinal injuries, fractures and muscle damages
    • first aid in connection with burns, scalds and frost bites
    • wound care
    Further information
    Course in Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Medical First Aid


    The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention, section A-VI/1, Elementary First Aid sub-paragraph 2.1.3 (table A-VI/1-3) and section A-VI/4 (table A-VI/4-1). It has comprised a total of 24 hours of instruction and practical exercises.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Ritva Lindell

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    28.10.2024 - 29.11.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

    Group(s)
    • MT23D-Å
    Seats

    0 - 15

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ritva Lindell

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Technology

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    According to standards of competence for the course Medical First Aid STCW Table A-VI/4-1, 100% attendance