Ship Masters Medical STCW95

Ship Masters Medical STCW95

The Shipmaster's Medical Course is the highest marine medical qualification available.  To be eligible to enter you must have completed the First Aid at Sea course within the last 4 years.

The STCW 95 Shipmasters Medical course (also known as Proficiency in Medical Care Onboard Ship) is an advanced first aid certificate building on the material covered on the First Aid at Sea course. The course concentrates on providing medical assessment and treatment for patients onboard and is required for certain masters’ sea qualifications and for those with an interest in improving their first aid and medical knowledge.

Duration

40 hours over 5 working days.

Prerequisites

A current First Aid at Sea qualification (completed within the last 4 years).

Qualification

STCW 95 Shipmasters Medical (STCW 95 – A-VI/4-2)

Expiry Date

4 years from date of issue, depending on the country’s requirements that you are working in.

Modules

• Trauma Assessment

• Advanced Trauma Techniques

• Airway Management

• Oxygen therapy

• Managing Severe Chest Injuries

• Fluid Resuscitation

• Medical Assessment

• Managing a Medical Patient Onboard

• Basic Dental Care

• Medications Administration

• Closing Wounds by Suturing

• Identifying Mental Health Issues

• Emergency Childbirth

• Managing Death at Sea