Assessor Resource
TDMMF1807B
APPLY MEDICAL FIRST AID ON BOARD A VESSEL
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
The unit applies to qualifications for all officers and engineers in command and watchkeeping positions on ocean-going vessels, including: Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Maritime Operations - Master Unlimited), Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Marine Engineering Class 1), Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Marine Engineering Class 2), Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Maritime Operations - Deck Watchkeeper), Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Coastal Maritime Operations - Master Class 3), Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Marine Engineering - Engineer Watchkeeper, and Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Coastal Marine Engineering - Engineer Class 3).
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide medical first aid on board an ocean-going vessel in accordance with procedures as specified in the publications: (1) International Medical Guide for Ships, (2) Medical Section of the International Code of Signals and (3) Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents involving Dangerous Goods. This includes providing first aid in a medical emergency on-board a vessel, seeking assistance from shore-based medical advisers where necessary and carrying out first aid as directed by shore-based medical advisers.
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