Program Overview

Introduction to Medical First Aid at Sea Unit

The Medical First Aid at Sea unit, coded as JVD226, is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to offer medical first aid to the sick or injured while on board ship. This unit aligns with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers, specifically Section A-VI/4 para 1 through 3, and Table A-VI/4-1.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Medical First Aid at Sea
• Unit Code: JVD226
• Credit Points: 3.85
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering, Australian Maritime College
• Discipline: Seafaring and Maritime Operations
• Coordinator: Mrs Jess Rice
• Availability as Elective: No
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Availability

The unit is available in different study periods and locations:

• Location: Launceston
• Study Periods:
  • AMC MT Main Block 1
  • AMC MT Main Block 3
  • AMC MT Post Block 4
• Attendance Options: On-campus

Key Dates

Important dates for the unit include:

• Start Date: Varies by study period (e.g., 2/2/2026 for AMC MT Main Block 1, 15/6/2026 for AMC MT Main Block 3, 23/11/2026 for AMC MT Post Block 4)
• Census Date: Varies by study period (e.g., 12/6/2026 for AMC MT Main Block 1, 20/11/2026 for AMC MT Main Block 3, 23/12/2026 for AMC MT Post Block 4)
• End Date: Varies by study period (e.g., 14/6/2026 for AMC MT Main Block 1, 22/11/2026 for AMC MT Main Block 3, 27/12/2026 for AMC MT Post Block 4)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Explain the structural and functional components of the human body.
• Ensure the risk of harm to self and others is always minimized.
• Identify the probable cause of sickness or injury through thorough, immediate, and contemporary medical examination.
• Apply immediate medical procedures in response to a medical emergency.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $367.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $367.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $1,057.98
• HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP: Available depending on eligibility

Requisites

• Prerequisites: JVD170

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Lecture and practical application, including 4 x 3 hour classroom face-to-face lectures and 4 x 4 hour practical applications.
• Assessment:
  • AT1 Multiple Choice assessment (30%)
  • AT3 Demonstrate applied knowledge and skill as part of a small group (30%)
  • AT2 Demonstrate applied knowledge and skill as an individual (40%)
• Textbooks:
  • Required: An current copy of Advanced First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation book along with a student learners resource.
  • Recommended: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) and the IMDG Supplement, particularly the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG).

University Information

The University of Tasmania reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.