Marine Advanced First Aid
- Transport Canada Approved (TP 13008 & STCW VI/4)
- Advanced "Medical Lead" Training for Crew
- Long-Term Care & Shipboard Pharmacology
Designed for officers and crew members on coastal or unlimited voyages. This advanced 31-hour course focuses on long-term patient monitoring, shipboard pharmacology, and medical response when professional assistance is hours or days away.
Who is this course for?
Marine Advanced First Aid is required for officers in charge of medical care on vessels operating on longer voyages, or crew members seeking comprehensive medical response training.
What you will learn
Develop clinical diagnostic and treatment skills to manage severe trauma and illness over extended periods.
Extended Patient Monitoring
Recording vital signs, nursing care, and monitoring trends in patient condition over hours or days.
Shipboard Pharmacology
Safe administration of shipboard medications, dosage calculations, and consultation protocols.
Advanced Trauma & Suturing
Wound debridement, closures, advanced splinting, and severe bleed management with tourniquets.
Medical Consultations
Effective communication with Radio Medical Services to report clinical assessments and receive orders.
Course Specifications
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Marine Advanced FAQ
Common questions about international marine medical standards.