R-MFA

Course Description

Description

This four-day course is for seafarers designated to provide first aid on board ship and those needing certificates of competency. The level of knowledge gained will be sufficient to enable the seafarer to take immediate action in the case of injury or illness.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Proficiency in Medical First Aid certificate.

This course also includes (Automated External Defibrillation)

To assist students who would like to complete this four-hour course while at Warsash undertaking their professional studies or other short courses, the training can be scheduled to fit around other course timetables. Training may take place over two early evening sessions, or a four-hour Saturday morning session training and a separate certificate for this is issued to successful students.

Automated External Defibrillators

(AED) are increasingly being made available for use by first aiders.

This course provides basic life support training and the use of Automated External Defibrillators which are commonly used in cases of cardiac arrest. It is suitable for anyone, even where no other first aid qualification is held.

AED training is now completed as standard with the Medical First Aid On Board Ship course at no extra cost. This half day training session can be scheduled to fit in with other course timetables.