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
    • £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
      • £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
        • £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
          • £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
              • £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
                • £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 

                 

                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. 

                Revalidation

                No.

                Price

                £125 excl. VAT

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