Manage Provision Of Medical Care On Board A Vessel skill set
Empower yourself to handle medical emergencies at sea
Gain the skills to take charge during emergencies, seek advice from shore-based medical experts, and execute medical procedures as directed. Delivered by experienced medical practitioners, the course combines theory with practical sessions. STCW compliant and AMSA approved, this program ensures you're well-prepared to manage medical situations effectively on board.
This course is run at Edith Cowan University Joondalup.
Overview
Where Fremantle
When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On Campus
This course provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills required to take charge of a medical emergency on board ship, to seek assistance from shore based medical advisers, and carry out medical procedures as directed from shore-based medical advisers. The course is conducted entirely at Edith Cowan University Joondalup. Courses offer a combination of theory and practical sessions involving direct lectures from trained medical practitioners. This course meets the requirements of STCW and is AMSA approved.
- Main body structure and functions
- Resuscitation techniques
- Initial patient assessment
- Principles of managing medical emergencies and injuries
- The measures for disease prevention and industrially related medical conditions
- Medical diagnosis of infectious diseases and other conditions which may present at sea and port
- Actions to take in the event of medical emergencies
- Management of alcohol and drug abuse
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,820.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| MARF038 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel | $2820.00 | $0.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,820.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| MARF038 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel | $2820.00 | $0.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $1,025.00 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $1,025.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF038 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,025.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,820.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| MARF038 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel | $2820.00 | $0.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.