STCW Medical First Aid is a certified maritime training that equips seafarers with the essential skills to respond to medical emergencies on board. The course prepares you to provide effective first aid and initial medical care when professional help is not immediately within reach.
| Starting from | €590 excl. VAT |
| Timetable | 2 days |
| Certification | STCW table A-V1/4-1 '78 as amended |
| Validation | 5 years |
| Requirements | To enroll in the STCW Medical First Aid course, participants must hold a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate that has been issued within the past five years. |
The STCW Medical First Aid course trains participants to handle medical emergencies at sea with confidence. You will learn how to assess injuries, manage common medical conditions, and provide appropriate first aid until professional medical assistance becomes available. The training is delivered in accordance with STCW Table A-VI/4-1.
The STCW Medical First Aid training provides seafarers with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to act as the first medical responder on board a vessel. Participants learn to recognize symptoms, assess the severity of injuries and illnesses, and deliver effective first aid in a maritime environment.
During the course, you will practice key procedures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of automated external defibrillators (AED), wound treatment, and the correct handling of onboard medical supplies. The training also addresses how to deal with infectious diseases and coordinate a medical evacuation by helicopter when the situation requires it.
For vessels operating within Dutch coastal waters, holding a valid STCW Medical First Aid certificate is a legal requirement for captains and ship officers. This certificate serves as the foundation for onboard medical preparedness and is also a prerequisite for the more advanced STCW Medical Care course.
The STCW Medical First Aid training is a certified course designed for maritime professionals who may need to provide initial medical care on board. You will develop practical skills in first aid, CPR, AED operation, wound management, and emergency coordination. The course ensures you are prepared to stabilize a patient and manage medical situations until shore-based assistance or evacuation can be arranged.
