STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)

STCW Elementary First Aid includes a blend of theory development and practical experience. The course is STCW approved and is mandatory for any person working as core crew on a merchant vessel.

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Dates

1 day, 09:00 AM BST - 03:30 PM BST

Paisley

  • PD points: 1
Session information

Sessions

Theory Development & Practical Experience
09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
1 day
Paisley
    Theory Development & Practical Experience
    09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
    1 day
    Paisley
      Theory Development & Practical Experience
      09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
      1 day
      Paisley
        • £120.00 excl. VAT

        1 day, 09:00 AM BST - 03:30 PM BST

        Paisley

        • PD points: 1
        Session information

        Sessions

        Theory Development & Practical Experience
        09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
        1 day
        Paisley
          Theory Development & Practical Experience
          09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
          1 day
          Paisley
            Theory Development & Practical Experience
            09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
            1 day
            Paisley
              • £120.00 excl. VAT

              1 day, 09:00 AM BST - 03:30 PM BST

              Paisley

              • PD points: 1
              Session information

              Sessions

              Theory Development & Practical Experience
              09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
              1 day
              Paisley
                Theory Development & Practical Experience
                09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                1 day
                Paisley
                  Theory Development & Practical Experience
                  09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                  1 day
                  Paisley
                    • £120.00 excl. VAT

                    1 day, 09:00 AM BST - 03:30 PM BST

                    Paisley

                    • PD points: 1
                    Session information

                    Sessions

                    Theory Development & Practical Experience
                    09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                    1 day
                    Paisley
                      Theory Development & Practical Experience
                      09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                      1 day
                      Paisley
                        Theory Development & Practical Experience
                        09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                        1 day
                        Paisley
                          • £120.00 excl. VAT

                            1 day, 09:00 AM BST - 03:30 PM BST

                            Paisley

                            • PD points: 1
                            Session information

                            Sessions

                            Theory Development & Practical Experience
                            09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                            1 day
                            Paisley
                              Theory Development & Practical Experience
                              09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                              1 day
                              Paisley
                                Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                                1 day
                                Paisley
                                  • £120.00 excl. VAT

                                  1 day, 09:00 AM BST - 03:30 PM BST

                                  Paisley

                                  • PD points: 1
                                  Session information

                                  Sessions

                                  Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                  09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                                  1 day
                                  Paisley
                                    Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                    09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                                    1 day
                                    Paisley
                                      Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                      09:00 BST - 15:30 BST
                                      1 day
                                      Paisley
                                        • £120.00 excl. VAT

                                        1 day, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM

                                        Paisley

                                        • PD points: 1
                                        Session information

                                        Sessions

                                        Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                        09:00 - 15:30
                                        1 day
                                        Paisley
                                          Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                          09:00 - 15:30
                                          1 day
                                          Paisley
                                            Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                            09:00 - 15:30
                                            1 day
                                            Paisley
                                              • £120.00 excl. VAT

                                              1 day, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM

                                              Paisley

                                              • PD points: 1
                                              Session information

                                              Sessions

                                              Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                              09:00 - 15:30
                                              1 day
                                              Paisley
                                                Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                                09:00 - 15:30
                                                1 day
                                                Paisley
                                                  Theory Development & Practical Experience
                                                  09:00 - 15:30
                                                  1 day
                                                  Paisley
                                                    • £120.00 excl. VAT

                                                    Description

                                                    The STCW Elementary First Aid course is set up to configure part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for seafarers. This teaching will give prospective seafarers’ 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 

                                                     

                                                    Description

                                                    The STCW Elementary First Aid course is set up to configure part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for seafarers. This teaching will give prospective seafarers’ 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 

                                                     

                                                    Description

                                                    The STCW Elementary First Aid course is set up to configure part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for seafarers. This teaching will give prospective seafarers’ 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 

                                                     

                                                    Prerequisites

                                                    1. 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). 

                                                    Prerequisites

                                                    1. 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). 

                                                    Prerequisites

                                                    1. 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). 

                                                    Certification

                                                    Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) certificate, after a short exam. 

                                                    Certification

                                                    Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) certificate, after a short exam. 

                                                    Certification

                                                    Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) certificate, after a short exam. 

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                                                    £125 excl. VAT

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                                                    £125 excl. VAT

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                                                    £125 excl. VAT

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