Proficiency in Medical First Aid STCW A-VI/4-1

What is the STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid course? The STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid module provides knowledge designated to provide medical first aid on board ship the essential education and training to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in Table A-VI/4-1 The aim is to ensure designated crew are competent to apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board. Our STCW Medical First Aid (MFA) course aims to provide seafarers with the relevant knowledge and skills to provide medical first aid on board a vessel, in accordance with Regulation V1/4 of the annex to the STCW convention and section A-V1/4 (1-3) of the STCW code. The MFA is a very practical course, combining essential theory with hands-on practice through a mix of practice-specific equipment and realistic scenarios. The STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid Course Content: Resuscitation Scene Management The unconscious casualty Shock Bleeding Wounds and injuries Burns Head injuries Fractures & dislocation Soft tissue injuries Spinal injuries Poisoning Temperature extremes Care of the rescued casualty Medical emergencies Casualty handling Communications Equipment & information Health & hygiene Automated External Defibrillator What is the STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid course? The STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid module provides knowledge designated to provide medical first aid on board ship the essential education and training to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in Table A-VI/4-1 The aim is to ensure designated crew are competent to apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board.