Elementary First Aid (STCW)

Name: GeoModes | Elementary First Aid (STCW)
SKU: BB13

format: Practical course

duration: 1 day

level: Foundation

accreditation: STCW

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This course aims to provide the training for candidates to provide elementary first aid on board ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. This course covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW code Convention Chapter VI, Section AV/1, Table A-VI/1-3.

WHY ELEMENTARY FIRST AID?
On meeting the minimum standard of competence in elementary first aid, a trainee will be competent to take immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency until the arrival of a person with medical first aid skills or the person in charge of medical care on board.

WHO IS ELEMENTARY FIRSTY AID FOR?
This course is part of the mandatory basic offshore safety training for all seafarers and personnel working on board of a drill ship, support boat or any other sea vessel.

DELIVERY FORMAT
Classroom of virtual live sessions with remotely located top class STCW approved instructor.

Participants who successfully complete the training are awarded internationally recognized STCW Elementary First Aid certificate.

WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?

Safer working environment with less accidents and incidents reported
Greater productivity, from fewer hours lost due to sickness and accidents
Improved company-wide safety awareness culture and appreciation of safety measures
Active staff involvement to improve the workplace
Enhanced reputation within the supply chain

WHAT DOES THE BUSINESS GET?

Minimal disruption to working days and shifts – the programme is delivered in one day, including the assessment
Efficient and effective learning – health, safety and environmental basics are covered in a single, self-contained session
Globally-recognised, respected and certificated training
Memorable and thought-provoking facts and case studies from around the world, to help reinforce learning throughout the course

ELEMENTARY FIRST AID COVERS

Applying immediate first aid in the event of an accident/injury on board ship
Actions on discovering a casualty
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Recovery position
Fractures
Spinal injuries
Examination of a casualty
Medical conditions including heart attack, choking & asthma
Treatment of bleeding, burns & shock
Transporting a casualty onboard ship

EXAMS

This course ends with a mandatory written exam for participants to be granted a globally recognised certificate of STCW Elementary First Aid.
Evaluation using a multi-format question paper and a multiple choice hazard spotting exercise
The exam must be taken during the course in the class in the instructors’ presence.

CERTIFICATION

The STCW Elementary First Aid certificate will be granted only for those who successfully pass the exam.
An STCW Certificate is a valuable international asset that is recognised worldwide in the oil & gas sector as well as other industries.