Course - Medical care - TN300115
Medical care
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About the course
Course content
Introduction to national laws and regulations, as well as international regulations - Emergency notification, Medical advice service, Record keeping, Documentation - Acute life threatening conditions, First aid, Heart lung guidance, Observations and treatment for circulatory failure - Treatment of compression, hypothermia and death on board - Damage and injury treatment, including head and neck and dental surgery, dental treatment - Disease, including tropical diseases and vaccination, disease prevention and hygiene - Gynecology and birth - Drugs, oxygen treatment, medical equipment on board - General nursing, surveillance, examinations, practical procedures, wound care, documentation - Alcohol and substance abuse - Mental reactions and stress management
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- first aid, injury / wound care, acute illnesses, vaccination, mental reactions and stress management, drug handling, medical equipment on board ships
- surveillance and general nursing, substance abuse, prevention and hygiene, medical counseling service
- Evacuation / transfer to land
Skills:
- First aid in case of accidents and diseases that may occur on board ships
- Surveys, observations and assessments communicated to the advisory physician
- Medical treatment as counseled by general practitioner
General competence:
- The candidate must have knowledge and skills in medical treatment in accordance with STCW Chapters VI / 4.2 and STCW Code A-VI / 4-2.
Learning methods and activities
- Lecture, demonstration, practical training in laboratory and in simulator
- 100% attendance on the course
Compulsory assignments
- Participating in the course
Further on evaluation
2 hours written exam.
New and postponed exam: following semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Required previous knowledge
Completed and passed Medical First Aid according to STCW Table A-VI / 4-1. The course has a university degree. This means that the subject is reserved for students who have been admitted to the Bachelor of Science in NTNU in Aalesund.
Course materials
Schreiner, A. and Anderud, L. (ed.) (2005). Medicine on board. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget.
Subject areas
- Nautic
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
- Arnhild Hammerås Vestnes
- Arnt Norleif Myrheim-Holm
- Elise Kvalsund Bårdsgjerde
- Torill Osvik Ryste
- Wenche Lervik
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2024
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.