Medical Care on Board Ship

Training format

The course consists of lectures, practical training, competency demonstration methods, and written tests for knowledge assessment.

Course approved

Maritime Administration of Ukraine
American Bureau of Shipping Academy
Republic of Panama
Republic of Liberia
Republic of the Marshall Islands

For whom

The course is intended for captains, chief mates, crew members, and cadets of maritime educational institutions. It is aimed at those who are appointed to perform medical care duties on board a ship.

Teaching language

English
Russian
Ukrainian

Duration

Seat restriction

The course «Medical Care on Board Ship» is designed to teach basic and advanced skills in providing medical care on board a ship. Course participants will study international standards and medical care protocols, learn to effectively use medical equipment and medications, and develop decision-making skills in emergency situations. The practical part of the course includes training on mannequins and simulators, allowing participants to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in real-life conditions.

IMO standards: STCW Convention VI/4, STCW Code A-VI/4-2, STCW Convention VI/4, paragraph 2, STCW Code A-VI/4, subparagraphs 4-6.

On the course you will learn to

Introduction to Medical Care on Board Ship
- Importance of medical care on board
- Basic principles of first aid
Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Basics of anatomy and physiology
- Body systems and their functions
First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Assessment of the victim's condition
- Use of the «International Medical Guide for Ships» for diagnosis, selection of first aid measures, treatment, and medical care for sick and injured persons on board
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Emergency Medical Care
- Providing assistance in case of bleeding
- Burns and their treatment
- Fractures and injuries of the musculoskeletal system
- Shock and its treatment
Medical Care for Diseases
- Providing assistance for cardiovascular diseases
- Treatment of respiratory diseases
- Management of diabetes and other chronic diseases
- Infectious diseases and their prevention
Medication Therapy
- Basic medications and their application
- Dosage and methods of administering medications
- Side effects and drug interactions
Medical Equipment and Communication Means
- Use of medical equipment on board
- Communication means for consulting with medical specialists ashore
- Keeping medical records
Psychological Support and Stress Management
- Providing psychological assistance to victims
- Stress management methods for the crew
Practical Exercises and Simulations
- Training on mannequins and simulators
- Practical application of acquired knowledge and skills

Issuing certificates

Certificate of qualified specialist.

Level of instructor-teachers

Instructors have appropriate qualifications and experience in accordance with the provisions of Section 1/6 of the STCW Code, as amended. They have maritime education, at least 3 years of experience working on sea-going ships, at least 1 year of experience in maritime training centers preparing crew members, and a certificate of completion of the course «Medical Care on Board Ship».

Compliance with international conventions

This course complies with international standards as specified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO):

STCW Convention, Regulation VI/4
STCW Code, Section A-VI/4-2
STCW Convention, Regulation VI/4, paragraph 2
STCW Code, Section A-VI/4, subparagraphs 4-6

Explanation of Standards

STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) — The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

VI/4 — Regulation VI/4 of the STCW Convention, concerning the training requirements for medical care on board ship. This regulation includes mandatory standards for the training of crew members in providing medical care on board.
A-VI/4-2 — Section A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code, providing detailed explanations for Regulation VI/4 of the Convention. Paragraph 2 describes the training requirements for performing medical care duties on board ship.
VI/4, paragraph 2 — A specific paragraph within Regulation VI/4 of the STCW Convention, detailing the training requirements for crew members.
A-VI/4, subparagraphs 4-6 — Subparagraphs 4-6 of Section A-VI/4 of the STCW Code, which contain the requirements and standards for medical care training, including training objectives, practical skills, and assessments.

Material and technical support of the course

For theoretical training, a classroom equipped with tables and chairs for note-taking, educational and methodological aids, and teaching aids (stands, posters, slides, photographs) is used. For practical training, mannequins, dummies, cardiopulmonary insufficiency simulators, and other necessary tools are used. A special classroom is also provided for first aid and medical care training.

Training Class for First Aid and Medical Care

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