STCW Elementary First Aid

The STCW Elementary First Aid course is part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for all seafarers.

This course is also accepted by IYT and the RYA for commercial endorsements such as Advanced Powerboat and Yachtmaster.

This training provides seafarers’ with basic knowledge of the immediate response to give when faced with medical emergencies or accidents whilst at sea.

• Applying immediate first aid in the event of an accident/injury on board ship
• Actions on discovering a casualty.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Recovery position
• Fractures
• Spinal injuries
• Examination of a casualty
• Medical conditions including heart attack, choking & asthma
• Treatment of bleeding, burns & shock
• Transporting a casualty on board ship