Description
The Offshore First Aid Course, is known as CPSO in Brazil and also known as advanced first aid in general. Seeing as offshore operations have a high risk of accidents, and platforms and ships are usually stationed far from the coast, it is necessary to have a team of professionals who know how to assist fellow workers in case of an accident or medical emergency until help from land arrives.
The course ministered by Shelter is regulated by the Brazilian Maritime Authority by NORMAN-24, following international standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Model Course 1.14 – Medical First Aid.
Although this course does cover most of the content of an advanced first aid course, it must be noted that the focus of this course is in situations on board offshore units. Moreover, one of the prerequisites for taking this course is that the participant has already completed the Basic Safety Training (BST).
NOTE: The course lectures, handouts and workbook are all in Portuguese. The training provided is in accordance with international standards as required by the IMO in the STCW convention; however it is tailored to the requirements set out by the Brazilian Maritime Authority.
Target Audience
Seafarers working in first aid treatment on board maritime units.
Objective
Shelter qualifies the student for on board first aid treatment tasks, in accordance with item 5.4 of Resolution A8 91 (21), of 25/11/1999, the International Maritime Organization, Regulation VI/4-1 of the STCW Code – 1978 and its amendments.
Duration
Duration
7 days (weekdays only)
Course load
52 hours
Schedule
8pm to 5pm
Participants per Class
30 students
Documents Required
• Valid certificate for the Basic Safety Training (BST);
• Upon registration the student must be over 18 years of age;
• Foreigners must present 02 (two) copies of their passport;
• Certificate of primary or higher education;
• Certificate of good physical health conditions within the validity 90 days;
• Photograph sized 3x4.
Course Content
• First Aid (18h)
o Importance of first aid on board;
o First aid concepts;
o Basic steps of first aid;
o Vital functions and;
o Vital signs and support signs.
• Practical First Aid (10h)
o First aid actions;
o Respiratory arrest;
o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
o Electric shock;
o Fainting;
o Seizure;
o Treatment of burns;
o Poisoning by ingestion or inhalation;
o Circulatory changes;
o Foreign bodies;
o Contusion, sprain and injury;
o Bleeding;
o Soft tissue injuries;
o Trauma and orthopaedic injuries;
o Transport;
o First aid kits.
• Health Management (20h)
o Health on board;
o Sickbay;
o Pharmacy on Board.
Benefits
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| International Certificate (in English) | Modern Classrooms | Coffee Break | Experienced Professors |
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| Complete Notes and Handbook in PDF | Close to Metro & Tram Stations | Free Wifi /td> | Partnerships with Recruitment Agents |
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| Meals Included in Field Training | Modern Training Center | New and Sanitized PPEs | Executive Bus for Transport |
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| Personal Insurance for Accidents | Discounts in Restaurants | Discounts in Hotels | Support and Rescue Crew |
Investment
Rio de Janeiro
From US$ 350,00 To US$ 299,00Payment Methods
Certificate
Approval
The student must have:
• Minimum attendance of 90% of all classes;
• Satisfactory performance in practical classes;
• Grade equal to or greater than 6.0 (six) on a scale of 0 to 10 in theoretical evaluation.
Certificate
After finishing the course for the BST approved student will receive a certificate awarded by SHELTER and endorsed by the Brazilian Maritime Authority withinternational validity of 5 years.
Location
Rio de Janeiro
Address Rua da Quitanda 191, Sobreloja - Centro - RJ - BRAZILFor enquiries in English please use call:
+55 21 2253-6983 / 2253-6982 / 3177-3535
Santos
Address Rua Amador Bueno, 384, Paquetá - Santos-SP - BRAZILPhone: +55 (13) 3224-2529 / 3224-235
