STCW Code Table A-VI/1-3

Specification of minimum standard of competence in elementary first aid

Ref: https://www.edumaritime.net/stcw-code
Source: IMO

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Take Assessment of needs of Assessment of evidence The manner and timing of
immediate casualties and threats to own obtained from approved raising the alarm is appropriate
action upon safety instruction or during to the circumstances of the
encountering attendance at an approved accident or medical emergency
an accident or Appreciation of body course
other medical structure and functions The identification of probable
emergency cause, nature and extent of
Understanding of immediate injuries is prompt and complete
measures to be taken in cases and the priority and sequence
of emergency, including the of actions is proportional to any
ability to: potential threat to life

.1 position casualty Risk of further harm to self and

casualty is minimized at all
.2 apply resuscitation times
techniques

.3 control bleeding

.4 apply appropriate
measures of basic shock
management

.5 apply appropriate
measures in event of
burns and scalds,
including accidents
caused by electric current

.6 rescue and transport a

casualty

.7 improvise bandages and

use materials in the
emergency kit