Medical Care Course
Advanced Medical Training for Responsible Shipboard Personnel
The Medical Care course prepares designated seafarers to manage illnesses and injuries onboard when immediate shore-based medical assistance is unavailable. It develops advanced competence in examining patients, providing treatment, managing medical emergencies and coordinating with shore-based medical professionals.
The programme is structured with reference to STCW Regulation VI/4, Section A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code and applicable maritime medical-care requirements.
What Is the Medical Care Course?
Ships may operate far from hospitals for extended periods. A suitably trained person must therefore be capable of providing ongoing medical care until the patient can be transferred or professional assistance becomes available.
This course goes beyond basic first aid. It covers patient assessment, treatment, medicine administration, medical-record management, infection control and emergency decision-making at sea.
Course Highlights
| Course Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Medical Care |
| Course Level | Advanced Maritime Medical Training |
| Training Mode | Theory, Demonstration and Practical Exercises |
| Reference Standard | STCW Section A-VI/4-2 |
| Suitable For | Personnel designated to provide medical care onboard |
| Eligibility | Subject to applicable prior training and regulations |
| Certification | Following successful completion and assessment |
Who Should Attend?
The programme is suitable for:
- Masters and deck officers
- Seafarers designated to take charge of medical care
- Personnel responsible for the ship’s medical equipment
- Candidates who have completed the required Medical First Aid training
- Serving officers requiring applicable medical-care certification
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants should learn how to:
- Assess a sick or injured person
- Conduct an organised patient examination
- Provide immediate and continuing medical treatment
- Manage wounds, burns, fractures and serious injuries
- Recognise and manage common illnesses
- Respond to cardiac, respiratory and neurological emergencies
- Use medicines and medical equipment responsibly
- Control infection and maintain hygiene
- Manage casualties involving hazardous substances
- Maintain medical records and reports
- Request radio or telemedical advice
- Prepare a patient for evacuation or transfer
- Coordinate onboard medical response
Importance of Medical Care at Sea
Delayed treatment can turn a manageable condition into a serious emergency. Proper training enables responsible officers to make informed decisions, stabilise patients and communicate accurately with medical professionals ashore.
Admission Enquiry
Contact Blue Fleet Institute to confirm prerequisites, eligibility, course duration, required documents, assessment procedure, batch availability and fees.
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