PE 411 - Medical Care Provider
Course # and Title: PE 411: Medical Care Provider
Course Description:
It includes study and practice in: the contents of a standard first-aid kit, the anatomy and physiology of human body systems, toxicological shipboard hazards, identification of hazardous substances, and hazardous exposure, patient assessment, standard isolation techniques, CPR and use of AED, treatment of burns and scalds, heat and cold emergencies, symptoms and treatment of hypothermia, and dehydration, radio medical services, medications, sterilization techniques, prevention of disease transmission, treatment for shock, broken bones, dislocations, splinting, and patient movement, transportation.
Credits: 1
Contact hours: 25.67 hours (110 minutes/week x 14 weeks)
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge and competence to apply and provide first aid and medical care in the event of an accident or injury to personnel aboard ship through approved instruction (USCG STCW Course)
Measurements: Exams and Practical Assessments
Grading Policy: There will be no grade lower than a “C minus” issued to a passing student, which is considered to be an absolute minimum of 70%.
Attendance: Students cannot miss more than 10% of Lectures.
Textbook: International Medical Guide for Ships, American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Workplace.
Videos: Red Cross Emergency response, STCW film series
Special Equipment: CPR mannequins, AED trainer, stretcher, Blood pressure cuffs, other First Aid equipment.
