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Medical First Aid-Duration

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Medical First Aid-Duration

Medical First Aid (MFA) is a mandatory course conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Directorate General of Shipping, aligned with International Maritime Organization standards and the STCW Convention.

The course is designed to provide seafarers with advanced knowledge and practical skills to provide immediate medical care onboard ships in the absence of professional medical personnel. It covers assessment of casualties, treatment of injuries and illnesses, and management of medical emergencies.

Training includes theoretical instruction and practical exercises, focusing on CPR, use of oxygen resuscitators, control of bleeding, treatment of burns, fractures, shock, and other medical conditions.

Special emphasis is placed on patient care, use of ship’s medical stores, communication with shore-based medical services, and maintaining medical records.


Eligibility Criteria (As per DGS Guidelines):

  • Valid passport
  • Must have Minimum 12 months Sea Service
  • Must hold Basic Safety Training (BST) /EFA certificate
  • Must be medically fit as per Directorate General of Shipping approved doctor

 

Competency Outcome – Medical First Aid (MFA) Course

  • Provide immediate medical first aid to sick or injured persons onboard ships.
  • Assess casualty condition and carry out primary and secondary medical care.
  • Perform CPR and use oxygen resuscitation equipment effectively.
  • Control bleeding, manage shock, and treat burns, fractures, and wounds.
  • Administer medications from ship’s medical stores as per guidelines.
  • Handle medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, drowning, poisoning, and trauma.
  • Maintain proper hygiene, infection control, and patient care onboard.
  • Communicate effectively with shore-based medical assistance services (TMAS).
  • Maintain medical records and reports as per onboard procedures.
  • Comply with standards of Directorate General of Shipping, International Maritime Organization, and STCW Convention.

 

Medical First Aid-Duration

Duration : 4 Days

Validity : 5 Years

Seats Available : 20

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