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STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)
Part of the minimum basic safety training for seafarers, the STCW Elementary First Aid course (EFA) teaches students how to correctly and safely respond to medical emergencies and accidents on board a vessel.
Run over one-day, the course teaches a range of basic first aid and life-saving skills in both theoretical and practical hands-on sessions. With assessments carried out during the day, this course meets the minimum requirement for familiarisation and basic safety training for seafarers who, on completion, will receive a certifcation which is valid for 5 years.
Course Content
- The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs
- The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient
- The recognition and treatment of a person after a seizure
- The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of CPR ( cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) including an overview of AEDs (automated external defibrillator)
- The ability to recognise and safely treat a patient who is choking
- The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding
- The recording of simple records following an accident
- The recovery position in a confined space
- Drowning
- Cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure
- Seasickness and dehydration
- Medical assistance or advice by VHF
- Helicopter rescue
- Category C Medical Stores
What our customers say
Steve gave a great balance of theory and practical activities. Very encouraging and informative.
Alicia, STCW Elementary First Aid - April 2024
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