The course aims to provide the training for candidates to provide elementary first aid on board ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code.
This syllabus covers the requirements of the STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1, table AVI/1-3. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in elementary first aid, a trainee will be competent to take immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency until the of a person with medical first aid skills or the person in charge of medical care on board.
On successful completion of the course and demonstration of competence, a document may be issued certifying that the holder has met the standard of competence specified in Table A-VI/3 of STCW . A certificate may be issued by the administration.