Basic First Aid
This STCW Basic First Aid online course aims to train seafarers who need to be able to practice elementary first aid on board ship. This training is equivalent to Elementary First Aid.
The STCW Basic First Aid training is mandatory for all seafarers.
This course covers the requirements of the STCW code Convention Chapter VI, Section AV/1, Table A-VI/1-3
The STCW Basic First Aid online course is in accordance with the IMO model course 1.13
When this online course is passed with a satisfactory result, it is also possible to receive the STCW Basic First Aid certificate, as a hard copy.
Course content
- General principles
- Body structure and functions
- Positioning of casualty
- The unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation
- Bleeding
- Management of shock
- Burns and scalds, and accidents caused by electricity
- Rescue and transport of casualty
- Other topics
- Assessment (Test)
Certification:
- The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions
- After passing the assessment, you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate approved by the Liberian Registry.
- You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included)
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How it works
1. Sign up
Go digital and save time. Simply sign up and you can start the course immediately.
2. Take the course
You will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android). You can take the course online or download the course.
3. Assessment
The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Upon successful completion of the assesment you will receive your certificate.
4. Certificate
You will receive a download link for your certificate. You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. A signed and stamped original hard-copy by mail can be ordered.
FAQ
Yes, this training is fully online, and you can join anytime.
You will have access to your course content for 90 days after you register. You must take your test within this time frame.
The recognition of STCW courses depends on the flag state of your vessel and the policy of the shipping company.
The recognition of STCW courses depends on the flag state of your ship and the policy of the shipping company.
As shipping company policies may vary, it is best to contact the crewing team at your new or current employer. They can best advise you on both their own policies and the requirements of the flag state.
Emergency Control Maritime Training BV (dba STCW.online) is a maritime training institute based in Rotterdam. Several of its STCW courses are approved by the Dutch (EU) shipping authorities under ID: NL45 or/and the Liberian Register (if applicable). Both countries are on the IMO Whitelist.
Yes, several STCW.online courses have been approved by multiple governments. This is always indicated on the course page.
Yes, our courses that are approved by the Dutch Shipping Inspectorate (EU) are accepted by MCA (UK).
What you will learn
Basic First Aid
Dealing with casualties
Evacuation
