MMA Course MC-STCW1

VPDSD & CPR/First Aid

Course Description

This course is intended to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and Section A-VI/6 and Table A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code, as amended.

This course also provides minimum standard of competence in elementary first aid (Table A-VI/1-3). A component of Basic Safety Training certification. Also provides American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification.

This course consists of six 2-hour classes.

STCW Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:

  • OICNW-C8.3 Knowledge of elementary first aid
  • OICEW-D8.3 Knowledge of elementary first aid
  • BFA-X1.1 Assessment of needs of casualties and threats to own safety
  • BFA-X1.2 Appreciation of body structure and functions
  • BFA-X1.3 Apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current
  • BFA-X1.3 Apply appropriate measures of basic shock management
  • BFA-X1.3 Apply resuscitation techniques
  • BFA-X1.3 Control bleeding
  • BFA-X1.3 Improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit
  • BFA-X1.3 Position casualty
  • BFA-X1.3 Rescue and transport a casualty
  • SCRB-X5.1 Use of the first-aid kit and resuscitation techniques
  • SCRB-X5.2 Management of injured persons, including control of bleeding and shock
  • VPDSD-X1.1 Working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions
  • VPDSD-X1.2 Knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments, companies and persons
  • VPDSD-X1.3 Knowledge of maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in the port facilities
  • VPDSD-X1.4 Knowledge of security reporting procedures
  • VPDSD-X1.5 Knowledge of procedures and requirements for drills and exercises under relevant conventions, codes and IMO circulars
  • VPDSD-X1.6 Knowledge of the procedures for conducting inspections and surveys and for the control and monitoring of security activities specified in a ship security plan
  • VPDSD-X1.7 Knowledge of security-related contingency plans and the procedures for responding to security threats or breaches of security
  • VPDSD-X2.1 Knowledge of security documentation, including the Declaration of Security
  • VPDSD-X2.2 Knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures
  • VPDSD-X2.3 Knowledge enabling recognition of potential security threats
  • VPDSD-X2.4 Knowledge enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause
  • VPDSD-X2.5 Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques
  • VPDSD-X2.6 Knowledge in handling security-related information and security-related communications
  • VPDSD-X2.7 Knowledge of the methods for physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
  • VPDSD-X3.1 Knowledge of the techniques for monitoring restricted areas
  • VPDSD-X3.2 Knowledge of controlling access to the ship and to restricted areas on board ship
  • VPDSD-X3.3 Knowledge of methods for effective monitoring of deck areas and areas surrounding the ship
  • VPDSD-X3.4 Knowledge of inspection methods relating to the cargo and ship’s stores
  • VPDSD-X3.5 Knowledge of methods for controlling the embarkation, disembarkation and access while on board of persons and their effects
  • VPDSD-X4.1 General knowledge of various types of security equipment and systems
  • VPDSD-X4.2 Knowledge of the need for testing, calibrating, and maintaining security systems and equipment, particularly whilst at sea

Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:

  • EFA-4B4B Demonstrate opening of the airway and checking for breathing
  • EFA-4B4D Demonstrate action for an unresponsive person who is not breathing
  • EFA-4B4E Demonstrate the procedure for determining if a patient has a pulse
  • EFA-4B4F Demonstrate proper hand placements for chest compressions
  • EFA-4B4G Demonstrate proper CPR compressions for two minutes
  • EFA-4B4H Demonstrate actions for a conscious adult with airway blockage
  • EFA-4B4I Demonstrate actions for an unconscious adult with airway blockage
  • EFA-4B5A Demonstrate proper bleeding control techniques
  • EFA-4B8C Demonstrate immobilizing a fracture using splints and ties
  • EFA-4B8D Demonstrate preparing patient for spinal immobilization
  • EFA-4B9A Demonstrate bandaging technique for wound treatment

Topics

VPDSD

  1. Introduction
  2. Publications and references
  3. Maritime security threats
  4. Recognition of dangerous substances and devices
  5. Characteristics of persons who are likely to threaten security
  6. Security related communications
  7. MARSEC
  8. Vessel security plan
  9. Responses to security incidents
  10. Security equipment
  11. Techniques used to circumvent security measures
  12. Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques 13 The TWIC program
  13. Physical screening
  14. Crowd management and control

CPR/First Aid

  1. Before Giving Care
    • Disease transmission and prevention
    • Taking Action: Emergency Action Steps
    • Checking an unconscious person
    • Incident stress
  2. Cardiac Emergencies, CPR and AED
    • Background: when the heart suddenly fails
    • Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
    • How to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    • How and when to use an AED, including precautions
  3. Breathing Emergencies
    • Respiratory Distress and Respiratory Arrest
    • Choking
    • How to assist a conscious choking adult
    • How to assist an unconscious choking adult
  4. First Aid
    • Sudden illness, including heat and cold related emergencies, and lightening injuries
    • Bites, stings, and poisonous plants
    • Wounds and Burns
    • Injuries to muscle, joints and bones
    • Asthma
    • Anaphylaxis and epinephrine auto- injectors
    • Special situations

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