•   Medical Care 1, First Aid SF22S310-3004 07.10.2024-11.10.2024  0.75 credits  (SFK24D-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
    -
    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

    Teaching language

    Timing

    07.10.2024 - 11.10.2024

    Enrollment date range

    02.07.2024 - 06.10.2024

    Group(s)
    • SFK24D-Å
    Seats

    0 - 15

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ritva Lindell

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

    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 Elementary First Aid STCW Table A-VI/1-3, 100% attendance