Medical care 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2)Laajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- providing medical assistance to an ill or injured person on board
- medical examination and recording of findings
- leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of onboard health and medical care
- maintaining the ship's dispensary and prescribing and dispensing medicines safely
- managing the techniques of drug treatment
- consulting medical doctors for instructions and acting in accordance with the instructions, Radiomedical
- principles of aseptic work
- preventing additional accidents and mitigating risks

Content

- management of onboard healthcare activities
- compliance with regulations concerning the ship's dispensary
- medical examination of an ill or injured person and recording of findings
- drug dosage and effect mechanisms
- recognition of allergies and immune responses
- command of available treatment methods in accordance with the 2015 Act on Ships' Medical Stores, independently or as per medical doctor's instructions via Radiomedical
- planning, implementation and evaluation of radiomedical communication and consultation
- literature and guidelines provided for the purposes of onboard health care such as Pharmaca Fennica and Medical Guidebook for Seafarers
- head and spinal injuries
- injuries of ear, nose, throat and eyes
- external and internal bleeding
- burns, scalds and frostbite
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- wounds and infections
- pain relief
- techniques of suturing and pressurising
- management of acute abdominal conditions
- minor surgical treatment
- dressing and bandaging
- illnesses and emergencies
- sexually transmitted diseases
- tropical and infectious diseases
- alcohol and drug abuse
- dental care
- gynecology, pregnancy and childbirth
- death at sea
- asepsis
- prevention of illnesses, disinfection, sterilization and pest control onboard a ship
- vaccinations
- medical log entries
- international and national maritime conventions
- observation in hospital A&E and ambulances

Qualifications

- Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)
- Medical care and first aid 2 (A-VI/4-1)

Materials

Approved training during studies

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/2 and A-VI/4-2 columns 4 are used:
- actions taken and procedures followed correctly apply and make full use of advice available
- identification of symptoms is based on the concepts of clinical examination and medical history
- protection against infection and spread of diseases is complete and effective
- personal attitude is calm, confident and reassuring
- treatment of injury or condition is appropriate and conforms to accepted medical practice and relevant national and international medical guides
- the dosage and application of drugs and medication complies with manufacturers’ recommendations and accepted medical practice
- the significance of changes in patient’s condition is promptly recognized
- clinical examination procedures are complete and comply with instructions received
- the method and preparation for evacuation is in accordance with recognized procedures and is designed to maximize the welfare of the patient
- procedures for seeking radio medical advice conform to established practice and recommendations