Maritime and Offshore - Medical Training
The Centre for Maritime and Offshore Technology is fully equipped for providing First Aid and other medical training at all levels.
Specialist First Aid courses for seafarers, workers in the offshore environment and local industries are provided by the Centre.
Instruction is given by fully qualified RGN/paramedics with occupational health and pre-hospital emergency care backgrounds.
Courses will be approved and validated by the appropriate authorities - The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) . Refresher training is also provided.
Where practical, courses can be delivered on company premises. All specialist equipment is brought to site. A suitable training room, OHP and video are required.
STCW 95
References to "STCW 95" relate to international standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping formulated within IMO (International Maritime Organisation).
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 was amended in 1995 and now contains mandatory standards applied to training and competence internationally.
Courses run at Lowestoft College are approved to STCW 95 standards where appropriate, and certification carries an approval notation.
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| HSE Emergency First Aid at Work | This course is for people who require an emergency first aid at work (EFAW) certificate to comply with HSE requirements. HSE approved and certified course. Course content includes:
Duration:1 Day Fees:£105 (£126 incl VAT) Course Dates:
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| HSE First Aid at Work Initial and Requalification | This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace and complies with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981.
The course gives candidates the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies and is for nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid. Course content includes:
Duration - 3 Days Fees - £242 (£290.40 incl VAT) Course Dates
This course is for people who currently hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate and need to renew it for another 3 years. Candidates will undertake a final assessment and if successful, receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years. Duration - 2 Days Fees - £165 (£198 incl VAT) Course Dates
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| HSE Offshore First Aid and Refresher | These courses satisfy the requirements of the "First Aid on Offshore Installations" Regulations.
Delegates gain hands-on experience in dealing with:
A comprehensive manual is supplied together with additional handout material covering recent developments, including the use of resuscitators and the administering of entonox. Successful candidates will be issued with an HSC Certificate in Offshore First Aid, which is valid for three years. Pre-requisites There are no specific entry requirements for the Offshore First Aid courses. When applying for a refresher course, candidates must be in possession of a current certificate. If the certificate is out of date for a short period the HSE may allow a dispensation so a refresher course can be taken - during this period the candidate cannot practice first aid. Duration: Offshore First Aid - 4 Days Offshore First Aid Refresher - 2 Days Fees: Offshore First Aid - £445 + VAT Offshore First Aid Refresher - £365 + VAT Offshore First Aid Advanced - £462.00 + VAT Course Dates: Offshore First Aid Full
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| MCA Elementary First Aid - to STCW 95 Standards | This course forms part of the basic training required for all persons wishing to commence a career at sea.
The objective of the training is to give all persons intending to go to sea a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency aboard ship. If successful, candidates will be awarded a certificate which meets the criteria laid down for Elementary First Aid Aboard Ship in accordance with Section V1/1 of the STCW code. The training forms part of the requirements for basic training for seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board ship. The training must be undertaken before new entrants are assigned to any such shipboard duties. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approve these standards. Duration: 1 Day Fees: £150.00 (£180 incl VAT) Course Dates:
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| MCA Medical Care Aboard Ship and Refresher - to STCW 95 standards | This course of training is required if you wish to qualify for a Chief Mates/Masters certificate of competency at sea. If successful, candidates will be awarded a certificate which meets the performance criteria laid down for Medical Care Aboard Ship in accordance with Regulation V1/4 of the annex of the STCW convention and section A-V1/4 (4-2) of the STCW Code and the Merchant Navy (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997. These standards are approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This course is very comprehensive and includes:
Pre-requisites Medical First Aid Aboard Ship certificate. When applying for a refresher course candidates must be in possession of a current certificate. Duration: 5 Days - Full-time, Refresher 3 Days Fees: Course Dates: Medical Care Aboard Ship Medical Care Aboard Ship Refresher |
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| MCA Medical First Aid Aboard Ship - To STCW 95 Standard | This course is a requirement for seafarers wishing to progress at sea as a rating or become an Officer of the Watch (OOW).
The course is very comprehensive and includes:
If successful, candidates will be awarded a certificate which meets the performance criteria laid down for Medical First Aid Aboard Ship in accordance with Regulation V1/4 of the annex of the STCW convention and section A -V1/4 (1-3) of the STCW Code and the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997. These standards are approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Duration: 4 Days Fees: £385 +VAT (£462 incl VAT) Course Dates:
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