Proficiency in Elementary First Aid (PEFA) STCW 2010

The STCW Elementary First Aid course is set up to configure part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for seafarers. This teaching will give prospective seafarers’ basic knowledge of the immediate response to give when faced with medical emergencies or accidents whilst at sea.

• Applying immediate first aid in the event of an accident/injury on board ship
• Actions on discovering a casualty
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Recovery position
• Fractures
• Spinal injuries
• Examination of a casualty
• Medical conditions including heart attack, choking & asthma
• Treatment of bleeding, burns & shock
• Transporting a casualty on board ship

Prerequisites

1. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).

Certification

Successful delegates will be awarded with approved STCW Proficiency in Elementary First Aid (PEFA) certificate, after a short exam.

Revalidation

Every 5 Years