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“I took part in a MedLink STCW course, which was highly enjoyable. Thanks to the relevant training and great examples, I found it a huge confidence boost—along with the added assurance of a [MedLink] medical professional at the other end of the phone.”

- S/Y Altair


   

MedAire offers a variety of maritime training courses designed to give crews the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and manage illness and injuries. Developed by medical experts who understand remote medical care – as well as stringent maritime regulations – crewmembers will receive hands-on, comprehensive medical instruction, specifically tailored for the maritime environment.

  • Choose from courses approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency or United States Coast Guard as standardized by the Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW) code set in 1995.
  • Learn from critical care nurses and paramedics – all well-versed and experienced in the unique challenges facing caregivers in the maritime environment.
  • Complete your training course on your vessel or at one our many approved training locations.
  • Understand how to utilize your MedAire medical kits and equipment as well as contact medical help at MedLink.

Course offerings include:

  • Management of Onboard Illness and Injury (non-regulated)
  • STCW 95 USCG Competency in Elementary First Aid     
  • STCW 95 MCA Competency in Elementary First Aid       
  • STCW 95 USCG Proficiency in Medical First Aid
  • STCW 95 MCA Proficiency in Medical First Aid
 

 Maritime Training Courses

Management of Onboard Illness and Injury

STCW 95 USCG Elementary First Aid

STCW 95 MCA Elementary First Aid

STCW 95 USCG Competency in Medical First Aid*

STCW 95 MCA Proficiency in Medical First Aid *

Curriculum

21 hr

8 hr

8 hr

21 hr

21 hr

Introduction to the MedLink Service

 

 

Anatomy and Physiology

Onboard Oxygen Systems

 

 

Travel Medicine

Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Disease

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Patient Assessment

 

 

Medical and Traumatic Emergencies

 

 

Medical Kit Review

Invasive Procedures

 

 

 

 

Marine Poisonings and Envenomations

 

 

Wound Management

 

 

Ongoing Patient Care

 

 

Elementary First Aid

 

 

 

Certification and References

 

 

 

 

 

American Heart Association or European Resuscitation Council  Certificate

MedAire Course Completion Certificate

The Ship's Captain Medical Guide

Hazardous Marine Life

*Prerequisite: Competency in Elementary First Aid course

 

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