MEDICAL CARE ON BOARD SHIP

The STCW Medical Care Onboard Ship course is set up to offer the relevant knowledge and skills needed for seafarers that are undergoing their Chief Mates Certificate of Competence and those who are assigned in charge of Medical Care onboard Ship, per Regulation V1/4 of the annex STCW Convention.

• Care of the casualty
• Aspects of nursing
• Diseases
• Alcohol and drug abuse
• Dental care
• Gynecology, pregnancy, and childbirth
• Medical care of rescued persons
• Death at sea
• Disease prevention
• Record keeping

Prerequisites

• Delegates must be at least 16 years old.
• Delegates must hold a Proficiency in Medical First Aid Onboard certificate, or a Proficiency in Medical Care Onboard certificate or its updated version.
• 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 candidates will be awarded with an approved STCW Medical Care Onboard certificate, after a short exam.

Revalidation

5 years.