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Medical training for superyachts

MEDICAL TRAINING FOR SUPERYACHTS

Certified by the MCA to provide onboard STCW training

What types of medical training does MedAire offer? 

MedAire provides STCW’10 medical training for yacht crew, with classroom-based courses in Palma de Mallorca and Southampton, alongside training delivered onboard your yacht.

We also offer medical refresher courses and bespoke training covering paediatric first aid, trauma response, care for elderly guests and mental health awareness.

We suggest that crewmembers undergo training at least once a year to maintain their knowledge.

Explore classroom courses and dates, or contact our team to discuss onboard training for your crew.

Courses include: 

  • STCW'10 courses (2,3 and 5 day courses) 
  • Refresher courses (In-person and virtual)
  • Pediatric first aid
  • Trauma response training (MARCH)
  • Treating injury and illness in elderly patients
  • Mental health training (virtual)  

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Classroom-based STCW’10 medical training in Palma and Southampton

MedAire now offers classroom-based STCW’10 medical training for yacht crew in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and Southampton, UK.

Explore the available courses, check upcoming training dates and find booking information.

STCW'10 Training

There are 3 different courses available, as set by the STCW and keeping qualifications up to date will form part of the requirements for positions onboard. A maximum of 12 crew members can participate in MedAire STCW training onboard.

 Crewmembers have the option to attend the entire five-day course if they wish to broaden their medical expertise. The certification obtained will depend on the prerequisite having been met. These courses are:

  • Elementary First Aid (EFA): Two days onboard

Required by all crewmembers onboard and covers all the essential first aid basics: CPR, wound management, Oxygen administration, using an AED

  • Proficiency In Medical First Aid (PMFA): Three days onboard + 1 day eLearning

Builds upon knowledge learnt in EFA and includes: management of chest pain, effects of hot and cold environments and musculoskeletal injuries.

Pre-Requisite: EFA Certification  

  • Proficiency in Medical Care Onboard (PMCOB): five days

The highest level of medical certification which looks not only how to handle a medical situation but how to sustain life onboard.

Pre-Requisite: PMFA or PMCOB Certification  

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What our clients say

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I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the past two days of training. It was truly amazing, and I appreciate the effort you put into keeping the entire crew engaged and active throughout the lessons. Everyone found the sessions incredibly valuable. We all came away with a lot of useful knowledge that will undoubtedly make a difference.

Thanks again for your time and dedication, and I look forward to any future opportunities to work together.  

Captain85m+ Motor Yacht

We all found it very helpful. I think although the crew aren’t ones getting the medication most time, it does help them to be aware of what we have and understand how its used. So overall, very good, thanks for organising

Chief Officer 55m+ Motor Yacht

Yesterday was really great and was helpful for everyone onboard - please pass on a massive thank you to Helen. I think it highlighted to the crew that we need to get into a better routine with drills and steps needed to be taken in case of emergency. It’s something we’ll work on going forward.

Chief Officer50m+ Sailing Yacht

What bespoke training options do MedAire offer? 

In addition to our regulatory and refresher trainings, MedAire offer a number of bespoke options: 

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Treating elderly patients

Helps crewmembers to look after elderly guests onboard, enabling them to deliver age-appropriate care for those specific needs

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Pediatric first aid training

Trains crewmembers to recognize, stabilize and treat common childhood ailments and learn valuable life-saving skills such as pediatric cpr and proper use of an AED.

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MARCH Training

Massive Haemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation and Hypothermia - our march training enables crew to more effectively handle serious medical trauma as a team

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Mental health awareness 

These two 90 minute virtual trainings create a more supportive culture surrounding mental health onboard.

 Why choose MedAire for yacht medical training?

PTK Comprehensive Kit

USES YOUR EQUIPMENT so your crew will be more familiar with how to use it, in the event of a medical situation. 

PTK Training Recommended

SPECIFIC TO LUXURY YACHTS Creates an engaging course with relevant scenarios for yacht crewmembers

Medical Kits Improved Visibility

TRAIN HUNDREDS OF CREWEMBERS: Every year we deliver onboard training to hundreds of crewmembers. 

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