MCA accredited STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)

This course will give seafarers’ basic knowledge of the immediate response to give when faced with medical emergencies or accidents whilst at sea.

KEY FACTS

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Study Options:
Block delivery

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Start Date:
TBD

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Level:
Short Courses

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Course Length:
1 Days

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Qualification:
STCW Elementary First Aid Certificate

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Fees:

Cost: £130

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Placement Option:
No

About this course

One of the 4 elements of the STCW BST (Basic Safety Training) course.  It can be booked as an individual course or as part of the BST week.

During the theory and practical course, delegates will understand what to do in case of an accident or medical emergency on board a vessel and how to apply elementary first aid techniques.

This includes:

  • Dealing with an accident/emergency on-board
  • Administering first aid
  • CPR
  • Dealing with shock
  • Wounds & bleeding
  • Burns & scalds
  • Positioning a casualty
  • Rescue & transportation techniques

The course will include videos, group discussions, sling application, physical demonstration of choking assistance, CPR, recovery position and simulated scenarios. You will utilise simulation training aids and dummy equipment as well as real first aid supplies.

To book this course please contact us directly here.

FAQs

Outcomes

Outcome 1. The learner understands what to do in case of an accident or medical emergency on board a vessel.

Outcome 2. The learner will be able to apply elementary first aid techniques.

Assessment

Practical – Throughout the course, the practical exercises will be assessed and a pass or fail will be issued based on observed competence.

Theory – End of course written assessment – 10 questions with a pass rate of 70%.

Certification

An MCA approved STCW Elementary First Aid: Regulation VI/1, paragraph 1 and section A-VI/1, paragraph 2.1.3 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended will be awarded on successful completion of the course.

Revalidation

Currently no requirement to refresh, however many companies require a renewal after 5 years.

Pre-requisites

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • A medical declaration completed prior to the course delivery. The course requires physical work that is carried out on the floor so anyone with injuries that may prevent them to complete the exercises will have to re-book once they are fit and well.
  • Proof of identity, photo ID to be provided (passport, National ID card, Seaman’s Discharge book).

Fees

£130

The University cannot guarantee places on this course which may be limited due to class size and in order to ensure quality of teaching. The course will be delivered subject to minimum numbers being met.

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