Elementary First Aid unit (JVD170)

Launceston

Introduction

Prepare students to respond to a medical emergency in a support capacity under the supervision of senior crew members.

Summary

Unit name	Elementary First Aid
Unit code	JVD170
Credit points	2.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mrs Jess Rice
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	AMC MT Main Block 1
Launceston	AMC MT Main Block 3
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Main Block 1	1/2/2026	11/6/2026	11/6/2026	13/6/2026
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
AMC MT Main Block 3	14/6/2026	19/11/2026	19/11/2026	21/11/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Assess environmental risk to the responder and patient during a medical emergency on a ship
• Explain the structural and functional components of the human body.
• Apply immediate medical procedures in response to a medical emergency

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	$238.00	$238.00	not applicable	$687.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	This course is delivered over two full classroom days at Newnham, each day is as follows: 2 x 3 hour morning theory lecture 2 x 4.5 hour afternoon practical demonstration
Assessment	AT 2 Demonstrate Individual Elementary First Aid Techniques (20%)|AT 3 Demonstrate Individual Elementary First Aid Resuscitation Techniques (20%)|AT 1 Multiple Choice Question (25%)|AT 4 Demonstrate Team Elementary First Aid and Resuscitation Techniques applicable to a simulated shipboard medical emergency (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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