MEDICAL CARE PERSON IN CHARGE 2026-10-05

MEDICAL CARE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC)

This course covers the requirements of the STCW Convention as amended Chapter VI, Section A-VI/4, and Table A-VI/4-2. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in medical care, a trainee will be competent to participate effectively in coordinated schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea and to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical care while they remain onboard. Successfully demonstrating the skills required to meet American Heart Association (AHA) CPR standards will result in the issuance of an AHA CPR certification. The following are the competencies, knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies that will be accomplished during this course:

Competence: Provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board. Knowledge, understanding, and proficiency. Aspects of nursing, Diseases, Alcohol and drug abuse, Disease prevention, keeping records and copies of applicable regulations,

Entry standards

The course is open to seafarers to be designated to be in charge of medical care on board ships. Those entering the course should have successfully completed training in medical first aid on board ship, such as specified in approved an  IMO Model Course 1.14 Medical First Aid also know as Medical Care Provider course within 6 months of starting the PIC course.

 

Prerequisite is Medical Care Provider (MARINS 310)

 

Required Course Tools: Non-programable calculator, e.g. Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator$16.00

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Medical Care Person in Charge (MARINS-307) course will satisfy: ⦁ The Person in Charge of Medical Care training and standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.621 for an STCW endorsement as Person in Charge of Medical Care; STCW Code Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-2, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 02-04; AND ⦁ The Management of Medical Care training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(ix), 11.307(a)(3)(ix), 11.311(a)(3)(vi), 11.313(a)(3)(vi), and 11.315(a)(3) (ii); AND ⦁ The Management of Medical Care standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.305(a)(2), 11.307(a)(2), 11.311(a)(2), 11.313(a)(2), and 11.315(a)(2); STCW Code AII/ 2 and Table A-II/2, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 10-14(Ch-5), 11-14(Ch-5) and 03-18(Ch-4) Tasks 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW Certification
  • Course
  • MEDICAL CARE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC)
  • Location
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Start Date
  • October 5, 2026
  • End Date
  • October 9, 2026
  • Cost
  • $1,800.00
Courses Location Start Date End Date Cost
MEDICAL CARE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) Norfolk, VA October 5, 2026
 October 9, 2026 $1,800.00
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