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Course code
FAC511A
Locations and dates
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Length
4 consecutive days. 8.30am-5pm
Credits
5
Proficiency in Medical First Aid
Course Aim
The aim of this course is to enable graduates to be able to co-ordinate and perform immediate first aid techniques applicable to working on vessels operating in the offshore and unlimited waters. This course meets the requirements of STCW 1978 as amended, A-VI/4-1.
Course Content
Topic 1: First Aid Kits
Topic 2: Body Structure and Function
Topic 3: Toxicological Hazards
Topic 4: Examining a Patient, Analysing a Scene
Topic 5: Practical Skills in First Aid
Topic 6: Medical Advice
Topic 7: Pharmacology
Topic 8: Sterilization
Topic 9: Cardiac Arrest, Drowning and Asphyxia
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Assess and apply immediate first aid on board a vessel using first aid kits and other medical supplies and equipment
Evaluate body structure and function including:
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Digestive system and abdomen
Assess toxicological hazards on board including use of:
The Medical First Aid Guide for use in accidents involving dangerous goods (MFAG) or its equivalent
Oxygen resuscitators
Evaluate and appraise probable cause, nature and extent of injuries including appraisal the scene and ensuring risk of harm to self and others is minimised
Assess and treat spinal injuries in accordance with recognized first aid practice and international guidelines
Assess and treat burns and scalds, and the effects of heat and cold in accordance with recognized first aid practice and international guidelines
Assess and treat fractures, dislocation and muscular injuries in accordance with recognized first aid practice and international guidelines
Manage the medical care of rescued persons including distress, hypothermia and cold exposure
Interpret advice received from radio medical source, & administer prescribed drugs
Pharmacology – appraise the drug list on board a vessel including usage, dosages and injections
Demonstrate disinfection of surgical instruments
Assess and treat cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia in accordance with recognized first aid practice and international guidelines