The Merchant Shipping (Examination of Masters and Mates)  Rules, 1985

APPENDIX "C"

[See rule 12(2)(c)]

The First Aid at Sea Certificate Syllabus for the Course.

Lectures on the following topics shall be given :--

1. Outline of body structure and functions; bone skeleton, heart and circulation, respiration, digestion etc.

2. General treatment of the injured man, shock, haemorrhage, coma etc.

3. General treatment of fractures and dislocations.

4. Head injuries, and spinal injuries. Treatment of the unconscious or paralysed patient.

5. Treatment of wounds and burns.

6. Drowing and asphyxia, Resuscitation.

7. Contents of the Ship Captain's Medical Guide and the use of International Code of Signals (Medical Section).

Practical demonstration shall be conducted on the following :-

1. Bandages and their application.

2. Transport of patient, control of bleeding, the Neil Robertson stretcher.

3. Application of splints and special bandaging. The fractured spine.

4. Practical treatment of the unconscious or paralysed patient.

5. Cleansing of the hands. Application of special dressings to burns and wounds.

6. Resuscitation 'Mouth-to-Mouth' respiration. External cardiac massage.

Note:- Cinema films appropriate to the medical demonstration should be shown when possible.