STCW Update – Elementary First Aid (U-EFA)

This one day course recaps and updates basic first aid and life-saving skills with a balance of theory and practical work during training. It is designed to meet the minimum requirement for familiarisation and basic safety training for seafarers with designated emergency duties.

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 in seizure
• The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including an overview of AEDs
• 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 keeping 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

For further information on updated training, download MSN 1865, and see also MIN 535.