1026 – Hospital set-up & patient’s treatment (examination procedures)

Course category: COMMON

Code: 1026

Who should attend: All crew (Deck & Engine)

Objectives and Benefits: The aim of this course is to provide all crew members with basic information about the proper arrangement of a ship’s hospital, the procedures of patients’ examination and the ways of using external help in case of an emergency.

Highlights

• A ship’s hospital (or sick bay)
• Medical chest
• Procedures of medical-physical examination
• Use of external help

Legislation & References:

• STCW-78, as amended (Regulation VI/4 para.1), Code of STCW, as amended (Section A-VI/4 para.1,2,3; Table A-VI/4-1)
• International Medical Guide for Ships 9IMGS), as amended
• Medical First Aid Guide for use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG), as amended
• IMO Model Course 1.14

Duration: 4h