The courses aims to provide the training for candidates to provide medical first aid on board ship, meeting the requirements of STCW Table A-VI/4-1 and USCG licensing requirements.
Learning Objectives
Topics Include: Immediate Action, Body Structure and Function, Medications, Toxicological Hazards, Burns, Cardiac Arrest, Spinal Injuries, and Care of Rescued Persons.
Duration
This online course is based on a 24 hour in-person course.
System Requirements
Internet access is required. The preferred web browser is Google Chrome, but you may use Edge or Safari if necessary.
Approvals
USCG
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Medical Care Provider (NOREMI-310) course will satisfy:
- The Medical First-Aid Provider training and standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.619 for an STCW endorsement as Medical First-Aid Provider; STCW Code Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 05-04; AND
- The Medical First-Aid Provider training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a) (4)(i), 11.317(a)(3)(i), 11.319(a)(4)(i), 11.321(a)(3)(i), 11.329(a)(4)(i), and 11.335(a)(3)(i); AND
- The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a)(3); STCW Code A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-6) and 02-18(Ch-3) Task 16.1; AND
- The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.317(a)(2) and 11.321(a)(2); STCW Code A-II/3 and Table A-II/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 13-14(Ch-4) Task 11.1.A; AND
- The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.329(a)(3); STCW Code A-III/1 and Table A-III/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 17-14(Ch-5) Task 14.1; AND
- The Medical First-Aid standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.335(a)(2); STCW Code A-III/6 and Table A-III/6, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 23-14(Ch-2) Task 16.1.A.
Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed Task Control Sheets for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
DOMINICA
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Medical Care Provider (Blended) (DOM-952) course will satisfy the following:
- STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1 and the specific tasks from NVIC 12-14 (Ch-2) (Task 16.1)
Assessments
Written Examination
This course consists of one written exam – Medical Care Provider. The exam contains 30 questions and requires a 70% passing score. The written exam can be taken online through HALO° Exams. You will receive 3 attempts for your exam. If you fail all 3 attempts, you must pay a retake fee of $50.00.
Practical Assessment
- U.S. Licenses
On-site practical assessments are required per USCG approval guidelines. For scheduling at Northeast Maritime Institute, please contact our Registration Office at 508-992-4025 or at [email protected]. For scheduling at an approved NEMO° Partner Facility location, please contact them using the contact details on our Partners Page.
- International Licenses
On-site practical assessments are required per USCG approval guidelines. For scheduling at Northeast Maritime Institute, please contact our Registration Office at 508-992-4025 or at [email protected]. For scheduling at an approved NEMO° Partner Facility location, please contact them using the contact details on our Partners Page.
Assessment Facility Locations
In-person assessments for this course can be completed at the following locations:
- Northeast Maritime Institute: Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA
- Northeast Maritime Institute, Central Gulf Campus: Houma, Louisiana, USA
- STCW Guyana: North Cummingburg, Georgetown, Guyana
*In-person assessments carried out at Northeast Maritime Institute will not incur an additional fee. In-person assessments carried out at an approved NEMO° Partner Facility location may require an additional assessment fee.
*If you are planning on completing your in-person assessment at an approved NEMO° Partner Facility location, please contact them to find out more information. Visit our Partners Page for more details about NEMO°’s approved assessment facility locations.
