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Guidelines - Medical First Aid (MFA) Course (Obsolete-Included in TEAP B, VI/4A)
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Course Details and Requirements
The Medical First Aid (MFA) course aims to prepare seafarers to provide medical first aid in accordance with STCW Code Section A-VI/4. The course objectives are to provide students with the knowledge and skills in First Aid to take immediate action in case of accidents or illness on board.
- Course Duration: 4 days
- Course Outline: Annexure 2
- Detailed Teaching Syllabus: Annexure 3
2. Student Eligibility and Course Intake
Students must have completed a course in Elementary First Aid and served on board ship for a minimum period of 6 months. 100% attendance is required, with a maximum allowance of one day's absence in exceptional circumstances.
- Course Intake: Maximum 24 students per class
Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory for all institutes from 01.05.2004.
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