Medical Courses

The aim of this BST Module is to enable delegates to administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment, in accordance with GWO First Aid training through theoretical and practical training.
Furthermore, this training will enable the delegate to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

GWO BST First Aid

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out First Aid in a safe and sound manner, in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) hereunder the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
• The Delegates are able to identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of injuries and illness related to the human body
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of lifesaving First Aid using the Primary Survey “C” -A - B – C including the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the Secondary Survey
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of Primary and Secondary Survey including the use of First Aid equipment in a First Aid scenario 

2 years

Persons preparing for a career in the offshore renewables industry.

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

£97.50 excl. VAT

The aim of this BSTR First Aid Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST First Aid through theoretical and practical training so that Delegates can administer safe and effective First Aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the wind industry / WTG environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for First Aid prior to attending BSTR training.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore wind and Renewables industry

GWO BSTR First Aid Refresher

• Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of safely and correctly carrying out First Aid in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) e.g. European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines 

• Delegates are able to identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of injuries and illness related to the human body 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in emergency situations in a wind turbine work environment 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of lifesaving First Aid using the Primary and Secondary Survey (“C”-A-B-C-D-E) 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of First Aid equipment in First Aid scenarios 

£70 excl. VAT

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.  

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). 

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

No.

£125 excl. VAT

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Medical Care Onboard certificate, after a short exam.  

5 years.

£595 excl. VAT

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) certificate, after a short exam. 

5 years.

£340  excl. VAT

The STCW Medical First Aid course is set up to offer seafarers the relevant knowledge and skills to give medical first aid on board a vessel, in accordance with Regulation V1/4 of the annex to the STCW convention and section A-V1/4 (1-3) of the STCW code.  

1. Aged 16 or over.
2. Delegates must be physically capable to complete all aspects of this course and must fill in a medical self-declaration form. 
3. 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).
4. If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.   

Successful candidates will be awarded with an STCW Medical First Aid certificate, after a short exam. 

No.

£400 excl. VAT