Medical Care On Board (Refresher)
Code medcare-refresher · STCW A-VI/4-2
Periodic refresher for designated medical-care officer on board; addresses telemedicine, MFAG updates, advanced life support.
- Prerequisites
- medcare
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Validity
- —
- Refresher
- every 5 years
- Typical cost
- ~$500 USD
Where to take this course
Country guides list accredited training centres in the major seafarer-supplying nations:
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Medical Care On Board (Refresher): FAQ
- What is the Medical Care On Board (Refresher) (MEDCARE-REFRESHER) certification?
- Periodic refresher for designated medical-care officer on board; addresses telemedicine, MFAG updates, advanced life support. Referenced in STCW table A-VI/4-2. Category: STCW Refresher.
- Who needs MEDCARE-REFRESHER?
- MEDCARE-REFRESHER applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-VI/4-2. Recommended prerequisites: medcare. Without MEDCARE-REFRESHER, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
- How long does MEDCARE-REFRESHER take?
- Typical course duration is 16 hours (2 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.
- How much does MEDCARE-REFRESHER cost?
- Typical cost is around US$500 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
- Where can I get MEDCARE-REFRESHER?
- MEDCARE-REFRESHER is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.