Study Guide

Objective

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 connec-tion 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 in practice,
• has the skills to take appropriate action on the basis of advice received on the radio/through telephone with ref-erence to accidents or illnesses which are likely to hap-pen onboard a vessel.

Content

• 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

100 % Attendance required.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

According to STCW Code: Table A-VI/4-1 column 4, the student:
- Applies immediate first aid in the event of an accident or acute illness on board.
- Can use various information sources such as MFAG, Pharmaca Fennica, and the Medical Guide.
- Can use selected parts of the medical equipment in the ship’s pharmacy.
- Maintains an aseptic working method and follows the principles for preventing the spread of infection on board.
- Masters basic patient examination, identifies abnormalities, and can prepare for TMAS consultation.
- Manages basic drug treatment according to onboard instructions.
- Provides continued first care of injuries or illnesses in accordance with approved first aid principles and good medical practice. Applies the knowledge base in various situations, considering personal safety and minimizing the risk of further injury to self or the victim.
- Organizes their own and the group’s activities in a purposeful and professional manner.

Qualifications

Medical Care 1: First Aid

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.