STCW Medical First-Aid

STCW-MFA

Duration 3 Days (full time) Certification STCW Certificate This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork

Or

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

Fees €225

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Programme Overview Programme Overview

This three-day programme covers subjects including:  classroom theory in introduction and detail on various first-aid situations which might be encountered on-board.  There are also practical exercises on wounds, bandaging, spinal injuries, patient assessment and administering medication.


About this course

Programme information

Who is this Programme for

Persons working in the seafood industry or public service.

Next Programme Dates

Location 2024 2025
NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork
  • 06 – 08 November
  • 12 – 14 March
  • 05 – 07 November
NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal
  • 16 – 18 December
  • 10-12 March 2025
  • 14-16 July 2025
  • 15-17 December 2025

Location(s)

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

Or

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

Duration

This course is delivered over 3 days.

Training Methodology

This is a classroom based course; they are highly interactive with role playing and practical exercises to reinforce understanding and learning.

Certification

On successful completion of this programme, the learner will receive a STCW Medical First-Aid onboard Certificate issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Entry Requirements

  • Must hold the STCW Elementary First Aid certificate
  • Photo ID must be provided prior to commencement of the course e.g. Driver’s licence or passport
  • Working in the seafood industry or public service.

Employment Opportunities

This course is mandatory for a learner to complete their Second-Hand Limited or Second-Hand Full Certificate of Competency.

Assessment

Written examination and practical assessment.

Fees

€225

This course is eligible for grant aid.


Grant Aid

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Click here for details of the Seafood Training Scheme.

Click here to complete a Training Registration Form which can be used to register your interest both in the course and in the grant.


 

For more information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Donegal)

Greencastle, Co Donegal