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STCW Medical First Aid & Medical Care is a combined maritime medical training that covers both initial first aid and advanced onboard medical treatment in a single course. Designed for seafarers who need both qualifications, this training prepares you to handle any medical situation at sea, from basic injuries to complex medical emergencies.
| Price | €1529 excl. VAT |
| Timetable | 5 days |
| Certification | STCW Medical First Aid, STCW Medical Care |
| Validation | 5 years |
| Requirements | Participants must hold a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate issued within the last five years. No prior medical training or qualifications are required beyond this. |
This combined training integrates the complete STCW Medical First Aid and STCW Medical Care curricula into one intensive course. Participants develop the full range of maritime medical skills, from basic first aid and CPR through to advanced procedures such as wound suturing, IV insertion, and medication administration. The course meets the requirements of both STCW Table A-VI/4-1 and A-VI/4-2.
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The STCW Medical First Aid & Medical Care combination course offers seafarers the opportunity to obtain both essential maritime medical certificates in a single training program. Rather than completing two separate courses, this integrated approach covers the full spectrum of onboard medical competencies over five consecutive days.
The first part of the course builds your foundation in medical first aid: assessing patients, performing CPR with an AED, treating wounds, and managing the onboard medical kit. The second part advances into more complex medical procedures, including suturing wounds, setting up intravenous lines, administering injections, and coordinating medical evacuations by helicopter.
This combination is particularly valuable for seafarers who are new to the maritime industry and need to obtain both certificates before joining their first vessel, or for experienced crew members whose Medical First Aid and Medical Care certificates expire around the same time. By completing both modules together, you save time without compromising on the depth of training.
For vessels operating beyond Dutch territorial waters, both the Medical First Aid and Medical Care certificates are required to ensure adequate medical capability on board. Both certificates are valid for five years and must be renewed through refresher training before expiration.
This is an integrated training program that combines the Medical First Aid and Medical Care curricula into one five-day course. Instead of completing two separate trainings, you cover all required medical competencies in a single program. The course fully satisfies the requirements of both STCW Table A-VI/4-1 and A-VI/4-2.
The combination course is ideal if you need both certificates at the same time. This is common for seafarers entering the industry who require both qualifications before their first assignment, or for experienced crew renewing both certificates simultaneously. If you already hold a valid Medical First Aid certificate and only need Medical Care, the standalone Medical Care course may be more suitable.
You receive two separate certificates: one for STCW Medical First Aid and one for STCW Medical Care. Both are approved by the Dutch Shipping Inspectorate (ILT) and are each valid for a period of five years from the date of issue.
You need a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate that was issued no more than five years ago. No other medical qualifications or previous maritime medical training is required to enroll in this course.
Both the Medical First Aid and Medical Care certificates are valid for five years. Before they expire, you will need to complete the appropriate refresher course to maintain your certification and remain compliant with maritime regulations.
