MCA Medical First Aid
Course 405
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Preparing for MCA Medical First Aid
Course Description
Medical First Aid Provider - Course #405
This 4 day course is designed for officers and crew who will provide immediate first aid and assist the Medical Person In Charge. This course will satisfy the Medical First Aid Provider Training of STCW A-VI/4, 4.1-4.3 and Table 4-1 for raise in grade from the support to the operational licenses and for candidates applying for an MCA Chief Mate - Yacht. This course is recommended for all crewmembers.
PREREQUISITES FOR MEDICAL FIRST AID:
Basic First Aid #143 or equivalent (part of STCW BST) & six months of sea service.
Basic First Aid #143 or equivalent (part of STCW BST) & six months of sea service.
This course satisfies the prerequisite for Medical Care at Sea.
Prerequisites:
Elementary First Aid (BST Module)
Subjects Include:
Legal Issues
Communication & Documentation
Anatomy
Patient Assessment
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiovascular Emergencies
CPR
AED - Defibrillation
Bleeding & Shock
Burns
Environmental Emergencies
First Aid Kits
Sterile Techniques
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Musculo-Skeletal Injuries
Spinal Injuries
Lifting & Moving Injured or Ill Patients
4 day class in Fort Lauderdale
Required Materials
None.
Course Photos
Testimonials
Very Informative Class
