Guidelines - Elementary First Aid Course (EFA) (Included in TEAP B, App: VI/1C)

Applicable to: All training institutes and seafarers

Effective Date: 01.05.2004

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

The course aims to provide training for elementary first aid on board ships, in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW code.

Eligibility: Open to all seafarers with no particular educational requirements.
Attendance: 100% attendance required, with up to one day's absence allowed in exceptional circumstances.
Course intake: Maximum of 24 students per class.

Training institutes must provide physical requirements for classrooms, teaching equipment, and library books as per DGS Order no: 1 of 2003.

Faculty: At least one Master Mariner (including course-in-charge) or one MBBS Medical Practitioner, and not less than one instructor.
Course duration: Total of 15 hours, including lectures, practical training, and assessment.

Annexure 1 List of recommended library books and equipment

Annexure 2 Course outline for Elementary First Aid (EFA) Course

Important Note

Training institutes are expected to follow these guidelines in letter and spirit.

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