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 | Mr Umar Khan |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | 31/1/2027 | 10/6/2027 | 11/6/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | 13/6/2027 | 18/11/2027 | 19/11/2027 | 20/11/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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 |
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| 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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