The STCW Elementary First Aid course is set up to configure part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for seafarers. This course will give prospective seafarers’ basic knowledge of the immediate response to give when faced with medical emergencies or accidents whilst at sea.
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Applying immediate first aid in the event of an accident/injury on board ship;
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Actions on discovering a casualty;
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
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Recovery position;
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Fractures;
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Spinal injuries;
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Examination of a casualty;
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Medical conditions including heart attack, choking & asthma;
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Treatment of bleeding, burns & shock;
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Transporting a casualty on board ship.