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PE&A450 - Medical Person in Charge

Credits: 3

Medical Person in Charge: This is a course of instruction for ship’s personnel who will provide emergency care and short term care for those aboard the ship. Midshipmen will be versed in emergency care, aspects of nursing, diseases and prevention of diseases, dental care, alcohol and drug abuse, pregnancy and childbirth, hygiene, death at sea, external assistance and record keeping. This is an elective course that fulfills the STCW requirement of competence in medical person in charge. STAFF REQUIREMENTS: Course must be instructed by MD, Physician’s Assistant, RN, Nurse Practitioner, EMT (May teach lesson based on applicable experience)

Prerequisites: PE&A 120 , PE&A 200 


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