Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship - The Instructors
All training, instruction and assessments are carried out by suitable personnel:
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Offshore or Ambulance Paramedic
- Registered Nurse
- Emergency Medical Technician
All trainers and assessors:
- Understand the specific objectives of the training and are familiar with the medical stores statutorily required to be carried on board ship.
- Have an awareness of the operational environment on board merchant ships and an understanding of the national and international arrangements and procedures for medical care on board whilst ships are at sea, including radio medical advice.
- Can demonstrate the currency of any professional registration or first aid qualification.
- Are able to demonstrate first aid and medical knowledge relevant to the objectives of the training, through log book or portfolio of relevant professional development activity.
In addition, staff involved are aware of the operational environment on board merchant ships and have:
- A knowledge of instructional techniques and of training methods and practice.
- An understanding of assessment methods and practice.
- Gained practical instructional and assessment experience under the supervision and to the satisfaction of experienced personnel.
Prometheus Medical has procedures in place to enable staff to update knowledge of first aid and medical care in accordance with current professional practice.