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
March 2026
16 -
21
March
Monday
RYA Yachtmaster Shore Based Course – 16 – 21 March 2026 (6 days)
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
20
March
Friday
Advanced Stability Awareness – 20 MARCH 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
23
March
Monday
Deckhand Development- 23-27 March 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
24
March
Tuesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 24 MARCH 2026 – FULL
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
25 -
27
March
Wednesday
H.E.L.M (Operational) – 25 – 27 March 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
25
March
Wednesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 25 MARCH 2026 – FULL
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
26
March
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 26 March 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
27
March
Friday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 27 MARCH 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
April 2026
09
April
Thursday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 9 April 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
17
April
Friday
21
April
Tuesday
23
April
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 23 APRIL 2026 – WOMAN ONLY
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
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