MARI 119 - Medical Person-in-Charge

6 Credits
The purpose of this two-week (ten-day) course is to present medical knowledge and skills for the Ship’s Medical Officer in order for him/her to provide quality medical assistance and advanced emergency medical care to ship’s personnel in accordance with guidelines established by STCW 95. Course subjects include: specific diseases and traumatic injuries, performing adequate physical assessment, administering medications, performing intravenous therapy, suturing wounds, inserting nasogastric tube, performing urinary catheterization, utilizing shore-side resources, and locating information on and conducting radio consultations.