Medical First Aid

Medical First Aid under STCW A-VI/4-1 — for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid onboard. Patient assessment, immediate trauma and medical emergencies (cardiac, stroke, sepsis, drowning), use of the ship medical guide and TMAS consultation, MEDEVAC coordination. Refresher every five years.

Prerequisites

bst

Duration

24 hours

Validity

5 years

Refresher

every 5 years

Typical cost

~$280 USD

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