Courses & Units
Medical Care for Shipmasters JVD304
Introduction
Students gain sufficient knowledge and skill as detailed in Section A-VI/4 para 4 through 6, and Table A-VI/4-2 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers to manage the medical care of sick or injured persons on board ship.
Summary
| Unit name | Medical Care for Shipmasters |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JVD304 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Mr Anthony Beckett |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Post Block 4 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | 5/2/2024 | 13/6/2024 | 14/6/2024 | 16/6/2024 |
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | 17/6/2024 | 14/11/2024 | 15/11/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
| AMC MT Post Block 4 | 2/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 | 28/12/2024 | 29/12/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify contemporary clinical examination techniques to ensure the delivery of correct and appropriate medical care to sick or injured persons.
- Identify common types of disease and infection.
- Identify and apply suitable treatment to other medical conditions.
- Administer pharmaceutical medication or drugs in accordance with manufacturers advice.
- Maintain correct medical records of all sick or injured persons.
- Use ships radio to seek out external medical assitance.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069907 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,115.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
JVD226Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This short course is typically delivered over a five and half day teaching period comprising: 5 x 4 hour classroom face to face lectures. 5 x 4 hour classroom face to face practical knowledge and skill application sessions. 1 x 3.5 hour combination revision of skill and written assessment session. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1 (30%)|AT2 Individual examination and application of the correct medical treatment to an injured or sick person (35%)|AT3 As a team member examine and apply the correct medical treatment to an injured or sick person (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
The following texts are required for use throughout the course, and if required both are available at the library or as a download off the internet. International Medical Guide for Ships 3rd edition, available at Newnham Campus library RC986.157 2007 Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) available at Newnham Campus Library K 4178.D3 M43 2000 You will also receive a pdf copy via email, supported by a USB flash drive which contains your learners resource and additional course supporting material. |
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| Recommended | It would be worth while for students to access the University of Tasmanian Library page and search for the following database "Regs4Ships".
This site has various sources of information from the World Health Organisation, (WHO) The International Maritime Organisation, (IMO) and the International Labor Organisation, (ILO). All of these areas play a part in the Health Safety, Welfare, Well Being and Hygiene needs of seafarers on board a ship. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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