Course in
Basic First Aid

• Avoid aggravating the victim's condition. Therefore, we will only do what we are absolutely sure of, through a series of simple medical procedures, urgent therapeutic measures applied to victims of accidents or sudden illnesses, intended to save a person's life in medical emergencies.

• Apply the basic principles of first aid in the event of an accident or emergency situation on board the vessel, corresponding to Regulation VI/1, Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the amended STCW '78 Convention and its STCW Code.

• Professionals in all disciplines related to the activities of the maritime cluster.
  University professionals at the bachelor's or higher technical level, in maritime, port, and related fields.
  Students and professionals from all areas who wish to expand their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the maritime port sector.

• Valid identification (ID for Panamanians / Passport for foreigners).
  
• Valid medical certificate (the certificate must be issued by a clinic authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority – AMP).

Module 1: General Principles

Module 2: Body structures and functions

Module 3: Victim of poisoning

Module 4: Unconscious victim

Module 5: Revival

Module 6: Bleeding

Module 7: Shock management

Module 8: Burns and scalds, accidents caused by electricity

Module 9: Rescue and transportation of the victim

Email: educacioncontinua@umecit.edu.pa
Phones: 6855-3946 / 6859-4692 / 6499-1819