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PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE (STCW 95 A-VI/4-2)

Course code PMC
Duration 5 Days
Approvals MCA to STCW'95 –A-VI/4-2
Prerequisites

The candidate must:

 

 - Be at least 16 years of age

 

 - Hold the certificate of Proficiency in Medical First Aid On  Board Ship in accordance with section A-VI/4-1 of the STCW code.

 

Or

 

- Hold a Proficiency in Medical Care On Board Ship certificate or its Update in accordance with section A-VI/4-2 of the STCW code

 

Proof of prerequisites is required for inspection at course commencement.

Assessment By short answer question papers and assessment of competence in
practical skills.
Teaching Methods Mixture of theory and practical sessions. Students are required to
undertake some study outside of classroom hours.

Course Description

This five-day course is for seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board ship and for those requiring certificates of competency. On completion, the seafarer will have sufficient knowledge of medical stores and equipment on board to be able to:

  • Diagnose medical problems on board
  • Provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
  • Participate in coordinated schemes for medical assistance to ships

On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Proficiency in Medical Care On Board Ship Certificate.

For further guidance on medical care training click here| .

Booking a Course

Please contact the course administrator if you require more information about this course:

Pamela Stevens / Bernadette Smallshaw
Telephone: +44 (0)1489 556214
Fax: +44 (0)1489 576908
E-mail: wma.yachts@solent.ac.uk|

Find out more about application and booking on the Course Application and Booking| page.

Course Availability

PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL CARE (STCW 95 A-VI/4-2)
Start Date

20-FEB-2012
Places
Available

4
Fees for
EU Residents

£625
Fees for
Overseas Residents

£625
12-MAR-2012 3 £625 £625
26-MAR-2012 12 £625 £625
16-APR-2012 0 £625 £625
23-APR-2012 3 £625 £625
14-MAY-2012 10 £625 £625
21-MAY-2012 9 £625 £625
02-JUL-2012 12 £625 £625
16-JUL-2012 0 £625 £625
23-JUL-2012 0 £625 £625
30-JUL-2012 0 £625 £625
03-SEP-2012 11 £625 £625
17-SEP-2012 12 £625 £625
01-OCT-2012 12 £625 £625
29-OCT-2012 12 £625 £625
10-DEC-2012 0 £625 £625
17-DEC-2012 0 £625 £625

Course Information