Launceston
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 | 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 | Advanced |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | 13/6/2027 | 18/11/2027 | 19/11/2027 | 20/11/2027 |
| AMC MT Post Block 4 | 21/11/2027 | 22/12/2027 | 23/12/2027 | 25/12/2027 |
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | 31/1/2027 | 10/6/2027 | 11/6/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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
- Provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- Participate in coordinated schemes for medical assistance to ships
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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. |
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| 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. |
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.