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, A-VI/2-1, A-III/4, A-III/5.

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

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.