Medical Care

Medical Care under STCW A-VI/4-2 — required of every Master and any officer designated to take charge of medical care onboard. Builds on MEDFA: anatomy and physiology, advanced patient assessment, medication administration including controlled drugs, suturing and minor procedures, ship medical inventory under STCW Code, MEDEVAC and TMAS protocols. Refresher every five years.

Prerequisites

medfa

Duration

48 hours

Validity

5 years

Refresher

every 5 years

Typical cost

~$600 USD

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