Initial Specific Health Training
Initial Specific Health Training Certificate
STCW A-VI/4
This Initial Specific Health Training course will give students the essential knowledge needed to react quickly and safely to the most common medical emergencies that can occur at sea.
It is aimed at officers in charge of the engine-room watch, as well as captains, skippers and officers in charge of the navigational watch on vessels required to carry medical kit C.
Approved centre.
This certificate is approved by the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy and endorsed by the International Maritime Organization. To obtain it, you must take the course at an approved centre like ours, Academia Náutica Alborán.
This certificate is COMPULSORY for anyone wishing to obtain the PPER.
(PROFESSIONAL RECREATIONAL BOAT SKIPPER)
The syllabus complies with the official regulations of Order PRE/646/2004 of 5 March, in line with the Training Code of the STCW-78 Convention. Its content is set out in Section A-VI/4, Table A-VI/4-1 of the Training Code.
In-person course
To obtain your Initial Specific Health Training Certificate, both the theory and the practical parts are held in person, and attendance is absolutely COMPULSORY. At Academia Náutica Alborán we know how hard it can be for our students to fit a course into their schedule. That is why we create groups with similar availability to adapt to your needs.
Course price 449€
Refresher 249€
22 Hours
11 Hours of theory
11 Hours of practical training
Renewable every 5 years
Syllabus
- Medical resources for seafarers.
- Structure and functions of the human body.
- Basic medical history and patient examination.
- Asphyxia and cardiac arrest.
- Haemorrhage and shock.
- Wounds.
- Burns and frostbite.
- Environmental disorders caused by cold and heat.
- Poisoning on board.
- Sprains, dislocations and fractures.
- Transporting the injured.
- Medical consultation by radio.
