Medical Person in Charge -MEDPIC
Course 154

This 5 day course is recommended for all crew members but designed for officers and crew who will be serving as the Medical Person in Charge. If you have not taken the Medical First Aid Provider 3 day Course, you may take them both consecutively.

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Course Description

Medical Care at Sea/Person In Charge - Course #154

This 5 day course is recommended for all crew members but designed for officers and crew who will be serving as the Medical Person in Charge.  This course will satisfy the Medical Person in Charge training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(ix); 11.307(a)(3)(ix); 11.311(a)(3)(vi); 11.313(a)(3)(vi); 11.315(a) (3)(ii); and 46 CFR 12.621(a)(1) and (2); and Table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010 for an STCW endorsement as Person in Charge of Medical Care; and the competence of Table A-II/2 to organize and manage the provision of medical care on board hence, satisfying the STCW requirement for a medical certification at the Management Level.

If you have not taken the Medical First Aid Provider 3 day Course, you may take them both consecutively. 

Subjects Include:
Suturing & Wound Care, IV Therapy, Medication Administration & Injections, Pain Management, Infectious Diseases, Behavioral Emergencies, Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat, NG Tubes & Urinary Catheterization, Altered Mental States, Specific Diseases, OB/GYN & Infant Care, Complications of Drug & Alcohol Use, Poisoning & 
Overdoses, Rescue & Death At Sea, Legal Issues, Communication & Documentation, Anatomy, Patient Assessment, Respiratory Emergencies, Cardiovascular Emergencies, Defibrillation (AED), CPR, Bleeding & Shock, Burns, Environmental Emergencies, First Aid Kit, Sterile Techniques, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Muscular & Skeletal Injuries, Spinal Injuries, Lifting & Moving Injured or Ill Patients.

Training Prerequisites:
Medical First Aid within 6 months of starting the Medical Person in charge course.
 
 
 


Prerequisites

Completion of an approved Medical Care Provider (a.k.a. Medical First Aid) course

within 6 months of starting the MEDPIC course.

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PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, and Highlighter.

 

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Testimonials

Fantastic class, would repeat it at any time. Bernie makes it absolutely unforgettable in all meanings
Victoria, Friday September 2022
Medical Person in Charge -MEDPIC
Professor Sutherland is by far one of the best instructors I've had. He truly cares for his students and wants them to learn the material. It's about learning, not just passing the course.
Joseph, Friday September 2018
Medical Person in Charge -MEDPIC
Ideal training center with very friendly staff and is really eager to help In finding what you need. Thank you!
Rexel, Friday August 2016
Medical Person in Charge -MEDPIC
Very Excellent course and I learnt alot.....
Dayne, Friday December 2014
Medical Person in Charge -MEDPIC
Keep up the good work!
Cal, Saturday May 2014
Medical Person in Charge -MEDPIC
Key lime martinis after class. On a serious note, I attend MPT because of the professional staff and friendly atmosphere. There are many choices, but I will always come to beautiful Ft Lauderdale to attend your school.
Carl, Friday March 2014
Medical Person in Charge -MEDPIC
None. Love the school.
Janet, Thursday April 2013
Medical Person in Charge -MEDPIC