STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship

Programme Overview

This five-day training programme is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to provide treatment and medical care to sick or injured seafarers while they remain on board.
The learner will gain the competencies to diagnose medical problems and to participate in co-ordinated schemes for medical assistance to ships.

Topics covered include:

• Care of Casualties
• Diseases
• Alcohol and drug abuse
• Psychiatry
• Dental care
• Gynaecology and pregnancy
• Medical care of rescued persons, including distress, hypothermia, cold exposure
• Death at Sea
• Environmental control on board ship
• Disease prevention
• Keeping of records
• Medicines and medical equipment
• Surgical equipment, instruments, supplies

Programme Information

Who is the Programme for

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.

Next Programme Dates

NFCI Castletownbere

2024

• 08 – 12 January 2024
• 04 – 08 March 2024
• 13 – 17 May 2024
• 08 – 12 July 2024
• 09 – 13 September 2024
• 25 – 29 November 2024

NFCI Greencastle

2024

• 26 February – 01 March
• 08 -12 April
• 25 – 29 November

Locations

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)

• Castletownbere, Co. Cork
• Greencastle, Co Donegal

Duration and Timetable

5 days (full time)

Training Methodology

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

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

Certification

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 

Entry Requirements

• 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

Progression

• 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.

Assessment

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

Fees

€845

Grant Aid

Please contact Kathy Cullimore for more information on potential grant aid

kathy.cullimore@bim.ie / +353 1 2144283