MFA (Medical First Aid)
Course Description
The MFA course provides advanced medical training for seafarers responsible for administering first aid on board. Built on the foundation of basic first-aid knowledge, this course strengthens the participant’s ability to assess medical emergencies, provide immediate care, and stabilize casualties until professional medical support is available.
The training covers advanced techniques such as wound management, fracture handling, resuscitation, shock treatment, and onboard medical equipment usage. It ensures seafarers meet STCW standards for medical response at sea.
Training Methodology
The program includes:
- Advanced first-aid procedures and casualty management
- CPR, wound care, shock treatment, and fracture stabilization
- Onboard medical equipment usage
- Emergency response and evacuation planning
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions until help arrives
Advance Course Qualification
- CDC stamp pages - minimum six month sailing experience
- Valid Indian CDC & Passport
- STCW courses Certificate
Crew members assigned medical response responsibilities.
Basic first-aid knowledge is recommended.
Yes, hands-on medical simulations are included.
5 years.
Training Methodology
The program includes:
- Detailed classroom sessions on shipboard medical procedures
- Practical casualty assessment training
- Simulated medical emergencies (shock, burns, fractures, poisoning)
- Use of onboard medical equipment & medical chest
- CPR AED practice & vital sign monitoring
Course Outcome
Participants will:
- Provide medical care beyond basic first aid
- Handle serious injuries and illnesses onboard
- Communicate effectively with telemedical services
- Stabilize patients until professional help arrives
- Meet STCW Medical First Aid competency levels
Duration
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