The number of trainees in a course must not exceed 12 when under the
supervision of one accredited instructor.
Every seafarer who is designated to apply immediate advanced first aid in the
event of an accident or illness on board to demonstrate competence to undertake
the tasks, duties and responsibilities described in the subjects listed below.
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Competence |
Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency |
Methods Of Demonstrating Competence |
Criteria For Evaluating Competence |
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Apply immediate Advanced First Aid in the event of accident or illness
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2.1 FIRST AID KIT
- Awareness of their locations and
knowledge of its contents
- Ability to use correctly & quickly
- Importance of routine checks
2.2 BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: Ability to:
- Identify regions of the body
- Identify and name principal bones and muscles
- Identify location of major arteries and veins
- Identify main organs of the chest and abdomen 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
- Identify parts of reproductive system and the functions of each
- Identify structures of the skin and related elements
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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.
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Competence |
Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency |
Methods Of Demonstrating Competence |
Criteria For Evaluating Competence |
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Apply immediate Advanced First Aid in the event of accident or illness
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2.3 TOXICOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Knowledge of:
- Potentially toxic substances
- WHMIS Class identification system and the
information available
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), their location and
the type of information available
- Proper safeguards to be followed in the use and storage
of dangerous goods carried on board
- Characteristics and dangers associated
with confined spaces
- Limitations of responsibilities and abilities when dealing
with confined spaces
- Appropriate precautions and procedures for incidents in
and around confined spaces
Ability to:
- Provide first aid according to the information provided
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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.
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Competence |
Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency |
Methods Of Demonstrating Competence |
Criteria For Evaluating Competence |
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Apply immediate Advanced First Aid in the event of accident or illness
on board
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2.4 EXAMINATION OF CASUALTY OR PATIENT
- Ability to:
Conduct a systematic and complete
- Primary assessment (airway, breathing,
circulation), and secondary assessment (history,
vital signs, head-to-toe examination
including appropriate record keeping
of findings and action taken)
- Draw conclusions by process of elimination and
comparison
- Recognize feigning of illness
- Recognize airway obstruction
- Provide appropriate care for obstructed airways
- Recognize breathing emergencies
- Provide artificial respiration for casualty without
suspected head/spinal injury
- Provide artificial respiration for casualty with
suspected head/spinal injury
- Oxygen administration including intubation
- Recognize signs and symptoms of angina/heart attack
- Recognize signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest
- Demonstrate one rescuer CPR
- Demonstrate two rescuer CPR
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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.
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Competence |
Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency |
Methods Of Demonstrating Competence |
Criteria For Evaluating Competence |
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Apply immediate Advanced First Aid in the event of accident or illness
on board
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2.5 SPINAL INJURIES
Ability to:
- Recognize signs of possible head/spinal injury based
on mechanism of
injury
- Take precautions to avoid further damage where
head/spinal injuries are suspected
- Provide suitable care
2.6 BURNS, SCALDS and effects of heat and cold
Ability to:
- Identify burns according to type (e.g.
heat, electrical, chemical, radiation)
- Classify degree of burn
- Take appropriate action according to the type of burn
- Assess burned area and determine the seriousness of the burn
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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.
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Competence |
Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency |
Methods Of Demonstrating Competence |
Criteria For Evaluating Competence |
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Apply immediate Advanced First Aid in the event of accident or illness
on board
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2.7 FRACTURES, DISLOCATIONS and MUSCULAR INJURIES
Ability to:
- Distinguish various types of fractures (closed/open,
simple/compound /severe)
- Verify from indications that a bone is broken
- Stop bleeding from open fracture
- Relieve pain and treat fractures
- Recognize dislocations from signs and prevent
movement
- Recognize close/open dislocations
- Prevent movement in affected area by suitable immobilization
and take precautions during transportation
- Recognize a muscular injury
- Treat muscular injuries
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Assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction
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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.
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Competence |
Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency |
Methods Of Demonstrating Competence |
Criteria For Evaluating Competence |
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Apply immediate Advanced First Aid in the event of accident or illness
on board
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2.8 MEDICAL CARE OF RESCUED PERSONS
Ability to:
- Handle immediate medical
problems
- Treat cold exposure
- Treat for oil contamination, dehydration and malnutrition
- Treat for hypothermia
- Treat for seasickness, sunburn, heat exhaustion, cramps and
sunstroke
- Provide follow up care
2.9 RADIO MEDICAL ADVICE Knowledge of:
- Prepare information before
 asking
for advice
- Provide information to advisor and record exchange of information
- Repeat information to advisor
- Maintain all records on board
- Make all arrangements for helicopter or ship to ship transfer
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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.
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Competence |
Knowledge, Understanding And Proficiency |
Methods Of Demonstrating Competence |
Criteria For Evaluating Competence |
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Apply immediate Advanced First Aid in the event of accident or illness
on board
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2.10 PHARMACOLOGY
Knowledge of:
- Medications carried on board
- Qualifications required for administration of each
- Side effects and cautions related to specific medications available
on board
2.11 STERILIZATION
Ability to:
- Apply knowledge of universal precautions
- Take precautions against infecting the wound
2.12 CARDIAC ARREST, DROWNING AND ASPHYXIA
Ability to:
- Provide immediate first aid to casualty in a drowning emergency
- Recognize a stroke/TIA
- Provide first aid for a stroke/TIA
- Recognize signs and symptoms of rapid and congestive heart action
- Recognize heart attack
- Provide CPR
2.13 EXAMINATION
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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.
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