STCW Medical First Aid Training Course (MFA)
For seafarers who are designated to provide medical first aid onboard ship.
26 October 2026 - 29 October 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
12 April 2027 - 15 April 2027
18 October 2027 - 21 October 2027
During this 4 day intense theory and practical course, you will cover and learn how to a pply immediate first aid to an injured casualty and a person suffering illness on board.
The course will cover:
The course will include videos, group discussions, physical demonstrations and simulated scenarios. You will utilise simulation training aids and dummy equipment, as well as real first aid supplies
This course does require physical work that is carried out on the floor, so anyone with injuries that prevent them from doing so will be unable to complete the course and will have to re-book once they are fit and well.
Delegates will be required to complete a short exam and practical exercises in order to be issued with an MCA approved STCW eMedical First Aid; Regulation VI/4, paragraph 1 and section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended.