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

Code: MK00DR09-3013

General information


Enrollment
07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.09.2025 - 19.10.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
1.5 cr
Virtual portion
0.5 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
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
MIKT24SP
Marine Engineering, full-time studies
Course
MK00DR09

Realization has 8 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 24 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 01.09.2025 time 08:15 - 11:15
(3 h 0 min)
Terveydenhuolto 2 (A-VI/4-1) MK00DR09-3013
B1006_uusikampus Lääkehoito, simulaatio + teoria(56)
A1052_uusikampus Debriefing-pienryhmätila (36)
B1011_uusikampus Ambulanssisimulaattori (30)
A1034_uusi kampus Itsenäinen harjoittelu + eristyshuone
Fri 05.09.2025 time 08:15 - 11:15
(3 h 0 min)
Terveydenhuolto 2 (A-VI/4-1) MK00DR09-3013
B1006_uusikampus Lääkehoito, simulaatio + teoria(56)
A1052_uusikampus Debriefing-pienryhmätila (36)
B1011_uusikampus Ambulanssisimulaattori (30)
A1034_uusi kampus Itsenäinen harjoittelu + eristyshuone
Mon 08.09.2025 time 08:15 - 11:15
(3 h 0 min)
Terveydenhuolto 2 (A-VI/4-1) MK00DR09-3013
B1006_uusikampus Lääkehoito, simulaatio + teoria(56)
Fri 12.09.2025 time 08:15 - 11:15
(3 h 0 min)
Terveydenhuolto 2 (A-VI/4-1) MK00DR09-3013
B1006_uusikampus Lääkehoito, simulaatio + teoria(56)
B1011_uusikampus Ambulanssisimulaattori (30)
A1052_uusikampus Debriefing-pienryhmätila (36)
A2033_uusikampus Debriefing-pienryhmätila (35)
A1034_uusi kampus Itsenäinen harjoittelu + eristyshuone
Mon 15.09.2025 time 09:45 - 12:45
(3 h 0 min)
Terveydenhuolto 2 (A-VI/4-1) MK00DR09-3013
B1006_uusikampus Lääkehoito, simulaatio + teoria(56)
A2018_uusikampus Harjoitustila sosiaaliala -simulaatio (28)
A1034_uusi kampus Itsenäinen harjoittelu + eristyshuone
A2019_uusikampus Teoria / Tutoriaalitila (36)
Fri 19.09.2025 time 08:15 - 11:15
(3 h 0 min)
Terveydenhuolto 2 (A-VI/4-1) MK00DR09-3013
B1006_uusikampus Lääkehoito, simulaatio + teoria(56)
A2033_uusikampus Debriefing-pienryhmätila (35)
A2018_uusikampus Harjoitustila sosiaaliala -simulaatio (28)
A1034_uusi kampus Itsenäinen harjoittelu + eristyshuone
Mon 22.09.2025 time 13:30 - 16:30
(3 h 0 min)
Terveydenhuolto 2 (A-VI/4-1) MK00DR09-3013
B1006_uusikampus Lääkehoito, simulaatio + teoria(56)
A1052_uusikampus Debriefing-pienryhmätila (36)
A1034_uusi kampus Itsenäinen harjoittelu + eristyshuone
A2019_uusikampus Teoria / Tutoriaalitila (36)
Mon 06.10.2025 time 08:15 - 11:15
(3 h 0 min)
Terveydenhuolto 2 (A-VI/4-1) MK00DR09-3013
B1006_uusikampus Lääkehoito, simulaatio + teoria(56)
A2018_uusikampus Harjoitustila sosiaaliala -simulaatio (28)
A3022_uusikampus Monikäyttötila (30), karttapöydät (15)
B1011_uusikampus Ambulanssisimulaattori (30)
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

Course material

- 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.

Study forms and methods

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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

This course does not include work-related cooperation.

Timing of exams and assignments

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.

International cooperation

This course does not include.

Student workload

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.

Course part description

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).

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