Competence in Medical Care (STCW A-VI/4-2)
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Grindrod Shipping Training Academy
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The training in Medical Care is for every seafarer who is designated to take charge of medical care on board Seagoing Vessels. The objective of the training is so that seafarers who are designated to take charge of medical care can take immediate
and effective action to manage all accidents or illness likely to occur on board, as well as managing those who may assist them. The objectives and outcomes of the training:
Outline
- Provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board;
- Care for a casualty who could be suffering from various injuries or a disease;
- Administer general nursing principles and care to a casualty;
- Administer basic dental care;
- Understand the basics of disease prevention and good hygiene;
- Keep records of all medical care and first aid administered to a casualty or sick seafarer;
- Participate in coordinated external schemes for medical assistance to ships such as: Obtaining, interpreting and administering 'Radio Medical Advice';
- Transportation of ill or injured seaferers including. Helicopter evacuations.
Speaker/s
Charne Terre-Blanche
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Grindrod Shipping Training Academy situated in Durban on the East Coast of South Affrica, is a registered and accredited establishment that provides marine safety, survival and security courses required by the marine and allied industries.
Our courses are structured to provide our delegates both theory and practical training, which is as close to reality as possible.
Our courses are structured to provide our delegates both theory and practical training, which is as close to reality as possible.
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