STCW Medical First Aid (MFA)

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From £440.00 excl. VAT
WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

Medical First Aid (MFA) is an advanced maritime medical course beyond elementary first aid, mandated for those serving on ships more than 3 days' sailing from a port. It provides deeper knowledge of diagnostics, medications and advanced casualty care for remote operations.

Prerequisites

  • Current Elementary First Aid certificate
  • Age 18 minimum

What You'll Learn

  • Diagnostic examination and patient assessment
  • Serious illnesses and trauma management
  • Use of the ship's medical kit and pharmacology
  • Telemedicine and radiocommunications with shore doctors
  • Record-keeping and legal responsibilities
COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration
2–3 days
Typical Cost
£440 (excl. VAT)
Issuing Body
IMO
Certificate
Medical First Aid Certificate
Revalidation: Revalidation every 5 years.
UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date School Location Price
29 Jun 2026 – 2 Jul 2026 Stream Marine Training Glasgow, United Kingdom £440.00 excl. VAT Book →
13 Jul 2026 – 16 Jul 2026 Stream Marine Training Glasgow, United Kingdom £440.00 excl. VAT Book →
10 Aug 2026 – 13 Aug 2026 Stream Marine Training Glasgow, United Kingdom £440.00 excl. VAT Book →
14 Sep 2026 – 17 Sep 2026 Stream Marine Training Glasgow, United Kingdom £440.00 excl. VAT Book →
12 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 Stream Marine Training Glasgow, United Kingdom £440.00 excl. VAT Book →
9 Nov 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 Stream Marine Training Glasgow, United Kingdom £440.00 excl. VAT Book →
14 Dec 2026 – 17 Dec 2026 Stream Marine Training Glasgow, United Kingdom £440.00 excl. VAT Book →
WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Stream Marine Training
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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