Medical Care Updater
STCW MEdical Course
Course Overview
The Medical Care updater course is a refresher course for the “proficiency in Medical care on board” course which has a validity of 5 years. If you held or currently hold that certificate then this course is for you.
Held over 3 days, this course refreshes the knowledge of Medical first Aid and Medical care onboard, ensuring the candidate
Course Content
- Casualty examination and assessment
- First aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- Examination, diagnosis and treatment of adult
- Recognition and treatment of common medical conditions in respiratory, cardiac and abdominal systems
- Recognition and knowledge of symptoms and treatment of life threatening situations including: drowning and asphyxia; cardiac arrest; fracture and other injuries; effects of heat and cold; burns and scalds; spinal injuries
- Sources of reference information and resources for providing medical care
- Use of medical equipment and medical stores and maintenance
- Protection against infection and the spread of diseases
- Procedures for evacuation of a patient
- Procedure for Medical assistance by radio
- Importance of monitoring and record keeping
- Ongoing care and supervision on board
Examination Type
Practical and written exam
Other fees and requirements
This course also requires:
- Passport size photo with candidate’s name on the back
- Be over the age of 16
- Proficiency in Medical Care on Board STCW certificates
Certificates for similar courses or First Aid at Sea or the Ships Captains Medical achieved prior to the STCW95 will not meet the prerequisite requirement for this course
Certificates will be sent directly to candidates on completion of the exam.
To apply for your place or find out more:
Upcoming Courses
November 2026
12
November
Thursday
Stability Awareness for Experienced Fishermen – 12 November 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
13
November
Friday
Advanced Stability Awareness – 13 November 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
December 2026
07
December
Monday
07 -
10
December
Monday
Proficiency in Medical First Aid – 7 – 11 December
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
08
December
Tuesday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 13 DECEMBER 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
09
December
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 9 DECEMBER 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
10
December
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 10 DECEMBER 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
January 2027
11 -
15
January
Monday
AEC1 Engine Course – 11 – 15 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
18
January
Monday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 18 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
19
January
Tuesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 19 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
20
January
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 20 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
21
January
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 21 January 2027
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
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