Prerequisites:
The course is open to all seafarers who are to serve on board sea-going merchant ships. There are no particular educational requirements beyond ability to read English.
Course Details:
The course covers the following topics:
- Position Casualty
- Control Bleeding
- Apply appropriate measures of basic shock management
- Apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electriccurrent
- Rescue and transportof casualty
- Apply resuscitation techniques
Examination:
A 10 – question written examination will be given and a score of 70% must be achieved. Practical demonstration exercises will also be evaluated.