Medical Care Person in Charge (MCPIC ) Course : Safety Management Systems, LLC

Medical Care Person in Charge, formerly MCPIC (STCW-95 USCG)

Overview: The Medical Person in Charge (MCPIC) course is designed for masters and chief mates and who have already completed a First Aid/CPR (STCW-95 USCG) 8hr course and the Medical Care Provider 40hr course.

Course Length: 45hrs | CFR Reference: 46 CFR 10.205 (h) (1) (ii); 46 CFR 10.205 (h) (2) (iii); 46 CFR 10.205 (I) (3); 46 CFR 12.13-1 and 4 | Course Required By: United States Coast Guard for STCW-95 Endorsement

Course Objectives: Upon completion of Medical Person in Charge (MCPIC) training, the student will be familiar with:

Manage care of casualties
Head and spinal injuries
Injuries to the ear, nose, and throat
Internal and external bleeding
Burns, scalds, and frostbite
Fractures, dislocations, and muscular injuries
Wounds, wound healing and infection
Pain relief
Techniques of sewing and clamping
Manage acute abdominal conditions
Minor surgical treatment
Dressing and bandaging
Aspects of nursing
Medical conditions and emergencies

Sexually-transmitted diseases

Tropical and infectious diseases

Alcohol and drug abuse psychiatry

Dental care

Gynecology and pregnancy

Medical care of rescued persons and hypothermia

Death at sea

Disease prevention

Vaccinations

Keeping of records

Surgical equipment and instruments

Radio medical advice

Transportation of the ill and injured

Medical care of the ill and injured

Prerequisites: Completion of First Aid/CPR (STCW-95 USCG) 8hr course and Medical Care Provider 40hr course.

Written Exam: MCPIC final exam minimum passing score is 70%.

Performance skills, such as clinical exams including eyes, ears and throat, the use of the otoscope and ophthalmoscope, the technique of suturing, Foley catheter insertion, splinting and bandaging, identification of wound infection, CPR, AED, bag-valve mask, patient assessment, oxygen administration, soft tissue injury, splinting and airway management will need to be performed to complete the program.

Retraining: Every 5 years

Location: Only offered at our Lafayette location

To register, click the "Register Now!" button on the left. Questions? Contact us at training@acadian.com.

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