MCA Proficiency in Elementary First Aid

This entry level medical course runs for one day. Essentially, crew are trained how to respond to medical and trauma emergencies, and how to assess patients. There is particular emphasis on teaching crew how to use the contents of their medical kit, and basic skills such as wound repair, dealing with fractures and dislocations, and how to move injured or unwell patients. There is also an update on resuscitation skills such as basic life support and advanced life support.

Crew are trained to be a 'first responder'. This includes how to assess patients, and how to respond to medical and trauma emergencies. There is also an update on resuscitation skills such as basic life support and advanced life support.