STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship

The programme is open to seafarers who have successfully completed the STCW Medical First Aid course and who now wish to gain additional knowledge and skills in provision of medical care aboard ships.

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

5 days (full time)

This is a highly interactive classroom-based course with a combination of:

• Presentations
• Videos
• Demonstrations
• Practical exercises
• Discussion
• Case Studies

On successful completion of this programme and demonstration of competence, the learner will receive a STCW* Medical Care Aboard Ship Certificate issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport certifying that the holder has met the standard of competence specified in Table A-VI/4-2 of STCW 78 as amended.

*Standard of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping Training Programme

• Hold a valid STCW 3-day Medical First Aid Certificate
• Aged 18 years or over
• Currently working as a seafarer or wishing to gain employment in the sector
• Ability to read, write and communicate efficiently in English

• This programme is offered as a stand-alone programme designed for seafarers to take charge of Medical Care onboard Ship.
• This training is also required for seafarers undertaking the Deck Officer, Certificate of Competence (CoC) -Fishing.

Progress will be checked during the course through a combination of formative written/practical assessments to reinforce understanding and learning.

The final assessment consists of:

• Written Examination
• Practical Assessments

€845