Marine Advanced First Aid

Topics covered include:

• Apply immediate first aid in the event of an illness or accident on board a vessel.
• Describe and list the contents of a first aid kit.
• Describe and explain the structure of the human body and functions of the important parts and systems.
• Evaluate toxicology onboard a vessel.
• Provide assessment of casualty.
• Recognize the symptoms of spinal injury and provide suitable care.
• Recognize signs of burns, scalds, and effects of heat and cold and provide suitable care.
• Apply practical first-aid procedures for the assessment and treatment of fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries.
• Apply basic medical skill in the care of rescued persons.
• Describe the methods used to obtain radio medical advice.
• List medications carried on board.
• Apply the appropriate treatment for cardiac arrest, asphyxia, and drowning.
• Recognize contributory factors for psychological malfunctioning.