Maritime Medical Training

NMI is now offering the STCW 24-hour Medical Care Provider Course and 42-hour Medical Care Person in Charge Course. Call today to register, classes are filling up quickly! 1-800-767-4025 X300

Medical First Aid $150.00
Medical Care Provider Course $950.00
Medical Care Person in Charge Course $1950.00

MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER – a 24 hour program designed to enable the participant to meet the requirements of STCW 95 Ch VI, Section A-VI/4-1 Table A-VI/4-1. Upon completion the participant will be able to demonstrate a higher level of competency to take action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency as required by the code.

Through instructor directed presentations, video programs and practical sessions the program presents topics including Immediate Action to be taken in an Emergency, Body Structure and Function, Toxicological hazards aboard ship, Medical care of rescued persons, Cardiac Arrest, Burns, Fractures and Dislocations, Spinal Injuries and immobilization, Administration of Medications, Maintaining a healthy environment aboard ship and use of Medical Advisory Services.

This course is a prerequisite for Medical Care Person in Charge.

MEDICAL CARE PERSON IN CHARGE – This 42 hour course will provide the participant with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of STCW 95 CH VI, Sect A-VI/4-2 Table A-VI/4-2. After successfully completing this program the participant will demonstrate competence to provide medical care to the sick and injured while they are on board and to participate in coordinated schemes for medical assistance to ships.

In this program topics introduced in the Provider program are presented in a greater detail with emphasis on decision making. This course also provides training in basic nursing care, infectious and tropical diseases, dental injuries, ENT care, childbirth and women’s health issues, disease prevention, and wound closure. Basic skills in IV and injection of medication are also introduced in this program.

In order to be eligible for this program the participant must have completed a Provider level course within the previous 12 months.

2010 DATES

FA/CPR Aug 9

Medical Care Provider Aug 10 -12

Medical Care PIC Aug 13 – 20