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STCW Elementary First Aid Course (EFA)

This MCA-regulated Elementary First Aid course equips seafarers with essential first aid skills and knowledge, meeting STCW Table A-VI/1-3 KUP requirements. It is one of five key courses combined in STCW Basic Safety Training.

 
Key points
  • Required qualification for commercial shipping careers
  • A core component of the STCW Basic Safety Training Course
  • Meets STCW Table A-VI/1-3 KUP standards
  • Provides essential first aid training for seafarers
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About this course

This course teaches the correct action to take in a first aid emergency, including administering basic life support, dealing with bleeding, burns/scolds, fractures, major illness and treatment of shock.

The Elementary First Aid course is delivered from a purpose-built classroom to support STCW instruction and uses well maintained equipment such as CPR Mannikins with inbuilt compression sensors and an array of stretchers and medical apparatus.

During this course, delegates will be taught to:

  • Identify types of accidents and emergencies on board that may require first aid to be administered and the type of casualties that may arise
  • Describe methods of raising the alarm and how the manner and timing would relate to different degrees of accident or emergency
  • Identify the immediate measures to be taken when accidents or medical emergencies occur
  • Prioritise actions required when providing first aid
  • Outline the importance of minimising risk of further harm to self and casualty
  • Describe body structure and functions relating to elementary first aid
  • Identify emergency first aid equipment and demonstrate its use, including improvisation of bandages
  • Demonstrate maintenance of airway, breathing and circulation in a casualty requiring resuscitation and an unconscious or choking casualty
  • Demonstrate correct positioning of a casualty according to the injury
  • Describe cause and recognition of shock and demonstrate its management
  • Describe types of bleeding and demonstrate their control and management
  • Describe cause and recognition of burns, scalds and accidents caused by electric current and demonstrate their management
  • Identify casualty rescue and transportation techniques

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand what to do in case of an accident or other medical emergency on board
  • Apply elementary first aid techniques

To view the full course timetable click here.

The MRS Training & Rescue instructors delivering this course are all existing rescue operators who deliver specialist rescue training for awarding bodies and internally accredited courses. 

All undertake, as a minimum, the Level 3 Approved Educational Training package (or equivalent) and the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, to assess in both the work based and vocational arenas. 

There will be a maximum of 12 people on this course with an instructor to candidate ratio of 1:12.

Certification/Accreditation

Delegates will be assessed by an independent assessor on completion of the theoretical and practical training. The delegates will need to complete a written and practical assessment to establish their competence. 

On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a printed MRS Training & Rescue certificate.

The course is regulated by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Those successfully completing the assessments will be issued with a certificate which currently has no revalidation period - however we would suggest not exceeding 5 years. 

The MRS Training & Rescue certificate will be provided to successful candidates at the end of the course.
 

Payments

If you book this course online, you can pay by debit or credit card.

If you wish to pay via an invoice, please enquire about the course and our team will contact you to complete the booking.

Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.
 

After booking

Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.
 

The course starts at 9am and finishes at approximately 5pm.
 

Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.

Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.

Entry requirements

Yes. Delegates should be fit and well enough to demonstrate CPR at ground level. 

No – all equipment will be provided.

Yes. Delegates must provide government issued photo identification on their day of training. This is a mandatory requirement. Failure to provide this ID will prevent the delegate from taking the training until verification can be made.  

Delegates must also complete the STCW Delegate Registration Form and STCW Pre Course Medical Questionnaire prior to the start of the course.

Yes. Due to the nature of the training course and the emphasis placed on communication, there is only a provision for the assessments to be undertaken in English. Therefore English proficiency is required.

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Steven Jackson
1 day ago
Great course brilliant instructor Tony definitely recommend doing courses here
Richard Robinson
3 days ago
Had Andy Wan training us this year, excellent 2 days at Mines Rescue 👍
Dennis Johnson
3 days ago
Very good training standard. Informative. Reasonable Lunch.
alan palmer
3 days ago
Great course, great venue, so much better than using that crappy portable tunnel thing, get rid of it. Instructor was so nice, put you at ease, great presentation work and made it easy to follow. Very enjoyable.
louise bishop
4 days ago
I attended Emergency First Aid Course. The trainer Dale was fab, made everything easy to understand and great knowledge too. Good to practice CPR, Defib and bandaging techniques too. Thanks very much - will definitely be back again when due.