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Medical care and first aid 2 (A-VI/4-1)Laajuus (2 cr)

Code: MK00DR09

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Materials

Approved training during studies

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

03.03.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

0.5 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MKKT23SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.
- Oppiportti, you will be able to log in to Oppiportti with XAMK's domain names.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Healthcare 1 Approved performance is a prerequisite for participation.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

Healthcare 1 Approved performance is a prerequisite for participation.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course does not include.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

1 credit is 27 hours of student work. 2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation. However, the amount of work depends on the study methods and previous knowledge.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Nothing.

Further information

Terhi Hede, terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MSVKT23SP
    Electrical marine engineering, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Laivasairaanhoidon käsikirja, Työterveyslaitos, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, uusin painos.
- Laiva-apteekkipäätös 2015 osoitteessa: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learnissa osoitettu oppimateriaali.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A learning pathway that accelerates studies:
The student contacts the teachers if the student wants to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure for this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

- Tasks in Learn.
- Final exam in Exam.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

No.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2op is 2x27 hours of student work.

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi, Kotka

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Completing the learning tasks assigned to the student with approval.
Active participation in face-to-face teaching and exercises at school.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MIKT23SP
    Marine Engineering, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Laivasairaanhoidon käsikirja, Työterveyslaitos, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, uusin painos.
- Laiva-apteekkipäätös 2015 osoitteessa: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learnissa osoitettu oppimateriaali.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A learning pathway that accelerates studies:
The student contacts the teachers if the student wants to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure for this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No

Tentit ja muut määräajat

- Tasks in Learn.
- Final exam in Exam.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

No

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2op is 2x27 hours of student work.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

No

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi, Kotka

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Completing the learning tasks assigned to the student with approval.
Active participation in face-to-face teaching and exercises at school.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MKKT22SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Oppiportti, You will be able to log in to Oppiportti with XAMK's domain names.
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Healthcare 1 Approved performance is a prerequisite for participation.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

Healthcare 1 approved performance is a prerequisite for participation.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course does not include.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

1 credit is 27 hours of student work. 2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

However, the amount of work depends on the study methods and previous knowledge.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Nothing.

Further information

Terhi Hede, terhi.hede@xamk.fi (Kotka Campus)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 18.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MSVKT22SP
    Electrical marine engineering, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course does not include.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Nothing.

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 22.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MIKT22SP
    Marine Engineering, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course does not include.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Nothing.

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

06.03.2023 - 01.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MKKT21SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

-

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

-

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

26.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MSVKT21SP
    Electrical marine engineering, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

-

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

-

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MIKT21SP
    Marine Engineering, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

-

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

-

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

07.03.2022 - 01.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 24

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge

Terhi Hede

Groups
  • MKKT20SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- applying immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- providing medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of the injured and those who have fallen ill
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmacology
- microbiological sterilization in shipboard conditions
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Opiskelumateriaali

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course does not include.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Nothing.

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).