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Number of Trainees in a Course ^

The number of trainees in a course must not exceed 12 when under the supervision of one accredited instructor.

Course Goal ^

Every seafarer who is designated to apply immediate basic first aid in the event of accident or illness on board to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities described in the subjects listed below.

Course Outline ^

Subjects	Lecture Time Including Exercises
		Hours
1.1	ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS OF CASUALTIES and threats to own safety	1.0
1.2	APPRECIATION OF BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS	1.0
1.3	UNDERSTANDING OF IMMEDIATE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IN CASES OF EMERGENCY, including the ability to:	0.5
1.3.1	Position Casualty	1.5
1.3.2	Apply Resuscitation Techniques	1.0
1.3.3	Control Bleeding	0.5
1.3.4	Apply Appropriate Measures of Basic Shock Management	0.5
1.3.5	Apply Appropriate Measures in Event of Burns, and Scalds, including accidents caused by electrical current	0.5
1.3.6	Rescue and Transport a Casualty
1.3.7	Improvise Bandages and Use Materials in Emergency Kit	0.5
1.4	Examination	1.0
	Total	8 hours

Competencies and Knowledge ^

Competence	Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency	Methods of Demonstrating Competence	Criteria for Evaluating Competence
Apply immediate basic first aid in the event of accident or illness on board	1.1 ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS OF CASUALTIES and threats to own safety Apply the principles of first aid Apply the principles of emergency scene management Examine and assess a casualty Provide follow up care Apply the principles of safety universal precautions 1.2 APPRECIATION OF BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS Identify regions of the body Identify and name principal bones Identify main organs of the chest and the functions of each Identify parts of the nervous system and the functions of each Identify parts of the respiratory system and the functions of each Identify parts of the circulatory system and the functions of each	Assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction	The identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt, complete and conforms to correct first aid practice. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized at all times. Treatment of injuries and the patient’s condition is appropriate, conforms to the recognized first aid practice and international guidelines.
Apply immediate basic first aid in the event of accident or illness on board	1.3 UNDERSTANDING OF IMMEDIATE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IN CASES OF EMERGENCY, including the ability to: 1.3.1 POSITION CASUALTY Ability to: Assess the need for moving a casualty Position a casualty from to prone (lying on stomach) to supine (lying on back) Position the casualty in the recovery position and provide follow up care 1.3.2 APPLY RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES Ability to: Recognize respiratory emergencies Perform the mouth to mouth direct method of artificial respiration Perform the mouth to mouth direct method of artificial respiration for a casualty with a suspected neck injury Provide follow up care for asphyxia Perform the mouth to nose direct method of artificial respiration Perform the mouth to stoma direct method of artificial respiration	Assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction	The identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt, complete and conforms to correct first aid practice. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized at all times. Treatment of injuries and the patients condition is appropriate, conforms to the recognized first aid practice and international guidelines.
Apply immediate basic First Aid in the event of accident or illness on board.	Recognize choking and understanding of the measures to prevent choking Partial obstruction Good air exchange Poor air exchange Complete obstruction Provide first aid for a choking adult Conscious casualty Conscious casualty who becomes unconscious Casualty found unconscious 1.3.3 CONTROL BLEEDING Ability To: Use dressings, bandages and slings in first aid procedures Take measures to prevent further contamination and infection of wounds Recognize external and internal bleeding Control bleeding from wounds, nose, ear, scalp, tongue and cheek Provide first aid for internal bleeding	Assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction	The identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt, complete and conforms to correct first aid practice. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized at all times. Treatment of injuries and the patient’s condition is appropriate, conforms to the recognized first aid practice and international guidelines.

Competence		Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency	Methods Of Demonstrating Competence	Criteria For Evaluating Competence
Apply immediate basic first aid in the event of accident or illness on board.	1.3.4 APPLY APPROPRIATE MEASURES OF BASIC SHOCK MANAGEMENT Ability to: Recognize shock Provide first aid to lessen the severity of shock Recognize fainting Recognize levels of consciousness Provide first aid for fainting and unconsciousness 1.3.5 APPLY APPROPRIATE MEASURES IN EVENT OF BURNS AND SCALDS, including accidents caused by electrical current: Ability to: Take measures to prevent heat, electric, chemical and radiation burns Recognize burns, 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree Assess extent of burned area Provide first aid for burns 1.3.6 RESCUE AND TRANSPORT A CASUALTY: Ability to: Recognize the principles of safety Move a casualty away from immediate hazards Perform rescue carries appropriate to the incident		Assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction	The identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt, complete and conforms to correct first aid practice. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized at all times. Treatment of injuries and the patients condition is appropriate, conforms to the recognized first aid practice and international guidelines.
Competence		Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency	Methods Of Demonstrating Competence	Criteria For Evaluating Competence
Apply immediate basic first aid in the event of accident or illness on board.		1.3.7 IMPROVISE BANDAGES AND USE MATERIALS IN EMERGENCY KIT Ability to: Awareness of the location of first aid kitsand knowledge of itscontents Ability to use correctlyand quickly Importance of routinechecks Recognize readilyavailable items andmaterials that might beappropriately used asbandages 1.4 EXAMINATION	Assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction	The identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt, complete and conforms to correct first aid practice. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized at all times. Treatment of injuries and the patients condition is appropriate, conforms to the recognized first aid practice and international guidelines.