IMO STCW 2010 Regulations - Mandatory Minimum Requirements Related to Medical First Aid and Medical Care
This endorsement and training in Medical Care at management level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/4-1 and A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code. This training is for employees with the responsibility of the medical care on board of a ship and they will be competent to participate effectively in co-ordinated schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea and to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical care while they remain on board.
The captain is initially responsible for this and should therefore be able to support the victim with medical support at any time.
Next to the captain, another employee is often appointed as responsible for the medical care on board. The endorsement is valid for 5 years and needs to be refreshed every five years.
STCW Code Section A-VI/4 Chapter VI (STCW 2010 Res 2)
Mandatory Minimum Requirements Related to Medical First Aid and Medical Care
Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship
- Every seafarer who is designated to provide Medical First Aid on board ship shall be required to demonstrate the competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/4-1.
- The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-VI/4-1 shall be sufficient to enable the designated seafarer to take immediate effective action in the case of accidents or illness likely to occur on board ship*.
- Every candidate for certification under the provisions of regulation VI/4, paragraph 1 shall be required to provide evidence that the required standard of competence has been achieved in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-VI/4-1.
Standard of competence for seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board ship
- Every seafarer who is designated to take charge of medical care on board ship shall be required to demonstrate the competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/4-2.
- The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-VI/4-2 shall be sufficient to enable the designated seafarer to take immediate effective action in the case of accidents or illness likely to occur on board ship*.
- Every candidate for certification under the provisions of regulation VI/4, paragraph 2 shall be required to provide evidence that the required standard of competence has been achieved in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-VI/4-2.
*The relevant IMO Model Course(s) may be of assistance in the preparation of courses.
STCW Table A-VI/4-1 of Chapter VI (STCW 2010 Res 2)
Specification of minimum standard of competence in medical first aid
STCW Table A-VI/4-2 of Chapter VI (STCW 2010 Res 2)
Specification of minimum standard of competence in medical care
STCW Section B-VI/4 of Chapter VI (STCW 2010)
Guidance regarding requirements in medical first aid and medical care
Training programmes for seafarers designated to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/4-1 to provide Medical First Aid on board ship should take into account guidance in the revised International Medical Guide for Ships, as appropriate.
MUST READ:
- STCW Certificate Requirements According to Duties Performed Onboard
- What is STCW? - An Introduction
- STCW Medical Courses - IMO Model Courses
STCW Regulation VI/4 of Chapter VI (STCW 2010 Res 1)
Mandatory Minimum Requirements Related to Medical First Aid and Medical Care
- Seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship shall meet the standard of competence in medical first aid specified in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code.
- Seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board ship shall meet the standard of competence in medical care on board ships specified in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 4 to 6 of the STCW Code.
- Where training in medical first aid or medical care is not included in the qualifications for the certificate to be issued, a certificate of proficiency shall be issued indicating that the holder has attended a course of training in medical first aid or in medical care.
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LAST UPDATED ON Aug 11, 2021