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HSE Offshore Medic Course
The offshore installations and pipeline works (first aid) regulations 1989, states that employers are to provide the necessary equipment, facilities and qualified personnel on site. This enables first aid and/or medical treatment to be administered.
All Offshore establishments requires a suitably trained and qualified medic, to be on hand should an individual become ill or in an emergency situation. The Offshore Medic Course has been specifically designed by our Subject Matter Experts who operationally work and train in the Offshore environment. Course material and practical training will prepare delegates for the role of an Offshore Medic. Our course utilises the blended learning technique (skill stations, demonstrations, questioning, group work, discussions and assessments), which operates on a 60/40 practical focus.
The offshore medic course consists of two modules. The first module is two-weeks and classroom based, where course delegates receive theoretical and practical based training. The second module requires the completion of a 60-hours clinical placement at a local hospital or general practice. Placements can be provided or if preferred the delegate can use an alternative option, subject to prior permission being granted. Personnel will be given a six month period, in which to complete the course, due to possible current work commitments etc. and time available.
Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Check (DBS) - All delegates requiring a placement will be required to have a current and valid DBS completed prior to any placement being authorised. Please note, for personnel who may have any previous convictions, please make this known as soon as possible, so clinical placements can be consulted where necessary. Without a valid DBS, we will not be able to offer any placement to the delegate.
Should you wish to receive more information about our course, please contact us via email at info@medsec7.com or via Freephone on 0800 9551577 All Offshore establishments requires a suitably trained and qualified medic, to be on hand should an individual become ill or in an emergency situation.
Personnel on successful completion of the course will be issued with the following qualifications:
- History taking and clinical examination
- Wound care including suturing
- Basic & advanced life support techniques
- Use and administration of drugs including pain relief
- Invasive Techniques (IV, intubation, catheterisation, IO)
- Hyperbaric Medicine
- Common ear, nose and dental conditions
- Dermatology
- Health promotion
- Offshore procedures
- Emergency psychiatric issues
- Minor and Major Illnesses
- Burns
- Immersion
- Environmental Conditions
- Emergency planning, reporting and evacuation
- Multiple Choice Examinations
- Scenario based exercises
- Practical application skills
- Online assessment and practical application
Delegates wishing to enrol on this course must be:
- Registered nurses who appear of the NMC register
- Army CMT1 or RMA 1
- Navy Leading Medical Assistants
- RAF Medical Assistants
- RAF Medics
- HCPC paramedics
- Doctors who appear on the GMC register
- International equivalent (prior approval required)
For delegates who require accommodation for the course, we can recommend the Wensum Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club. This facility is only a 5-minute walk from our dedicated Training Facility. Accommodation is booked direct by the delegate, using the contact details provided below. Room and facilities on site provide the following:
A King Size Bed, En Suite Facilities (Mainly Showers, baths on request), Direct dial telephones, Remote Control Colour TV, Complimentary Tea/Coffee making facilities, Hair-dryer, Alarm Clock, Free Wi-Fi access, Complimentary toiletries, 24hr Room Service and Daily Housekeeping. Newspaper, Wake Up Calls, Ironing boards, Irons, Laundry Service and Cots are available on request. Use of the Leisure facilities are included in the stay except for Golf which can be arranged at an additional cost.
Contact Wensum Valley Hotel
Wensum Valley Hotel, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP
01603 261 012
