Justification of the Course:

This course has been developed to meet the requirements set out in Regulation VI/4, paragraph 1, Section A-VI/4, paragraph 1-3 and Table VI/4-1 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping of Seafarers Convention, 1978, as amended (STCW Convention '78, as amended). Providing training, aptitude and ability to take charge of the crew's medical care during and after to get going.

CONTENT:

• Immediate action.
• First aid kit.
• Functions and structure of the human organism.
• Toxicological risks on board the ship.
• Physical examination of the patient.
• Spinal injuries.
• Burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold.
• Fractures, dislocations, and muscle injuries.
• Medical care of rescued people, including dangers, hypothermia and exposure to cold.
• Medical advice by radio.
• Pharmacology.
• Sterilization.
• Heart failure, drowning and suffocation.
• Psychiatric and psychological problems.

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  DURATION OF THE COURSE:

32 hours (5 days).

CERTIFICATION:

An Authorized certificate will be granted by the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP).