FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE
Course Code
OGS 115
Category
Safety & Security
Scope
Safety & Security
Duration
2 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to provide first aid and emergency care.
Target Audience
All employees.
Course Overview
This course provides comprehensive first aid and emergency care training. It is designed for all employees who may need to provide first aid in the workplace. The program covers basic life support, wound care, fracture management, and emergency response. Participants will learn how to assess emergencies and provide appropriate first aid. The course examines the requirements of STCW Convention, MLC 2006, SOLAS, ISM Code, IMO International Medical Guide for Ships and WHO International Medical Guide for Ships as they apply to first aid and emergency care. Participants will develop practical skills to assess emergency situations, provide basic life support, manage wounds and fractures, respond to medical emergencies and use first aid equipment. It prepares all employees to provide first aid and emergency care.
Learning Objectives
- Assess emergency situations.
- Provide basic life support.
- Manage wounds and fractures.
- Respond to medical emergencies.
- Use first aid equipment.
Daily Topics
Day 1: First Aid Basics – Basic life support, Wound care, Fracture management; STCW medical first aid, MLC 2006 medical care, SOLAS medical equipment.
Day 2: Emergency Care – Emergency response, First aid equipment, Case studies; ISM Code emergency procedures, IMO International Medical Guide, WHO Medical Guide, COSWP first aid, ILO Convention 164.
References
STCW Convention (medical first aid, Section A-VI/4), MLC 2006 (medical care on board, Regulation 4.1), SOLAS (medical equipment), ISM Code (emergency procedures), IMO International Medical Guide for Ships, WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, COSWP (first aid), ILO Convention 164 (Health Protection and Medical Care for Seafarers).
Upcoming Course Dates
March 16 – March 17, 2027