STCW Medical Care on Board Ship Update (MCOBU)
The STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update course is taught as a blend of practical experience and theory development. It is a mandatory course, that must be sat every five years upon completion of your last MCOBU or MCOB course. On completion, students will have been refreshed with sufficient knowledge of medical stores and equipment on board.
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Dates
Mon 22 Sep
22 September 2025 - 24 September 2025
22 September 2025 - 24 September 2025
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 6 Oct
6 October 2025 - 8 October 2025
6 October 2025 - 8 October 2025
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 20 Oct
20 October 2025 - 22 October 2025
20 October 2025 - 22 October 2025
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 3 Nov
3 November 2025 - 5 November 2025
3 November 2025 - 5 November 2025
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 17 Nov
17 November 2025 - 19 November 2025
17 November 2025 - 19 November 2025
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 1 Dec
1 December 2025 - 3 December 2025
1 December 2025 - 3 December 2025
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 15 Dec
15 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
15 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 5 Jan
5 January 2026 - 7 January 2026
5 January 2026 - 7 January 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 19 Jan
19 January 2026 - 21 January 2026
19 January 2026 - 21 January 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 2 Feb
2 February 2026 - 4 February 2026
2 February 2026 - 4 February 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 16 Feb
16 February 2026 - 18 February 2026
16 February 2026 - 18 February 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 2 Mar
2 March 2026 - 4 March 2026
2 March 2026 - 4 March 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 16 Mar
16 March 2026 - 18 March 2026
16 March 2026 - 18 March 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 6 Apr
6 April 2026 - 8 April 2026
6 April 2026 - 8 April 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 20 Apr
20 April 2026 - 22 April 2026
20 April 2026 - 22 April 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 4 May
4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026
4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 18 May
18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026
18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 1 Jun
1 June 2026 - 3 June 2026
1 June 2026 - 3 June 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 15 Jun
15 June 2026 - 17 June 2026
15 June 2026 - 17 June 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 6 Jul
6 July 2026 - 8 July 2026
6 July 2026 - 8 July 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 20 Jul
20 July 2026 - 22 July 2026
20 July 2026 - 22 July 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 3 Aug
3 August 2026 - 5 August 2026
3 August 2026 - 5 August 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 3 Aug
3 August 2026 - 5 August 2026
3 August 2026 - 5 August 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 17 Aug
17 August 2026 - 19 August 2026
17 August 2026 - 19 August 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 7 Sep
7 September 2026 - 9 September 2026
7 September 2026 - 9 September 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 21 Sep
21 September 2026 - 23 September 2026
21 September 2026 - 23 September 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 5 Oct
5 October 2026 - 7 October 2026
5 October 2026 - 7 October 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
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Mon 19 Oct
19 October 2026 - 21 October 2026
19 October 2026 - 21 October 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 2 Nov
2 November 2026 - 4 November 2026
2 November 2026 - 4 November 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 16 Nov
16 November 2026 - 18 November 2026
16 November 2026 - 18 November 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 7 Dec
7 December 2026 - 9 December 2026
7 December 2026 - 9 December 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Mon 21 Dec
21 December 2026 - 23 December 2026
21 December 2026 - 23 December 2026
3 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Description
The STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) course is set up to cover the requirements given in Article 4(1)(b) of the Directive ‘92/29 EEC: Service as Master or the person in charge of medical care on UK-registered vessels’. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) requires that the Master and the person designated to take charge of medical care and medicines on-board to hold an MCA-approved Proficiency in Medical Care (PMC) (STCW A-VI/4 paragraph 4-6) certificate or an MCA-approved Updated Proficiency in Medical Care certificate, issued within the preceding 5 years.
This course offers delegates with the Proficiency in Medical Care certificate, or Proficiency in Medical Care Updating certificate a refresher in knowledge and skills, every five years.
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The delegate understands how to participate in the coordinated provision of medical care to a person on board
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The delegate can assess and provide care to an ill person on board
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The delegate can assess and provide care to an injured casualty on board
Prerequisites
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Aged 16 or over.
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Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
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Delegates must have completed the STCW Medical Care On Board (MCOB) course within five years of attainment; OR Have an STCW Medical Care On Board (MCOB) course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer in the last 5 years.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) certificate, after a short exam.
Revalidation
5 years.
Price
£340 excl. VAT
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