HSE Offshore First Aid

Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, this four day course is designed for seafarers who are designated to provide medical first aid on board ship in accordance with STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended.

This five-day course is for seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board vessels and those that must hold a recognised Proficiency in Medical Care or Updated Proficiency in Medical Care Certificate.

This three-day refresher course is for Masters and other personnel designated to take charge of medical care on UK or EU flagged vessels who are required to undertake updating training in Proficiency in Medical Care every five years.

This course is an approved First Aid at Work course in accordance with the Health and Safety Regulations 1981. All courses can include additional skills such as Paediatric First Aid, Oxygen Administration, use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Hazardous Marine life Injuries. Courses can be tailored to individual, local and company requirements.

A one day course presented by a qualified accredited Resuscitation Council ALS Instructor. Currently, this course is only available for group bookings. Please contact training@ddrc.org for more information.

This one day course will equip students with the skills and knowledge to be able to take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency at sea.

One day Emergency First Aid at Work

This course is for candidates whose FAW certificate is about to expire or has already expired but is within 28 days of the expiry date.

The course offers an overview of all subjects taught on the 4-day Offshore First Aid course and also introduces any new techniques, legislation or guidelines that have arisen since the delegate originally qualified.

A half day refresher in First Aid.

Oxygen Administration

1 Day Catheterisation and Cannulation Course

FAW Annual Update / Basic Life Support (BLS)

3 day First Aid Course including CPR, AED and Oxygen Administration

The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (First Aid) Regulations 1989 placed a duty on those in control of offshore installations, pipeline works, or any associated activities to make provision for persons to administer first aid and emergency treatment to those who become ill or injured at work. This is a UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved offshore medic training course which encompasses all aspects of the legal requirements, alongside the latest clinical thinking.

The Offshore Medic Refresher course is required every three years and includes training and assessment in CPR, first aid, AED, oxygen administration and intravenous/osseous techniques.

e-ILS is a flexible way of learning skills in Immediate Life Support, and blends e-learning with face-to-face workshops. An e-ILS course provides a variety of skills, from managing a deteriorating patient, identifying causes and treating cardiac arrest, to improving abilities as both a team member and leader. Please be aware that these courses will only run if the minimum number of registrants has been met. Please contact training@ddrc.org if you have any queries.

The Remote Emergency Medical Technician - Diving course trains participants to administer advanced medical aid and life support skills for the management and treatment of diving casualties while in a chamber or conducting diving operations. The course is completed at the customer site or on board their vessel.