EFA – Elementary First Aid

Learn basic first aid skills to provide immediate care during shipboard accidents and medical emergencies.

What is EFA?

EFA (Elementary First Aid) is a mandatory safety training course as per STCW regulations.
This course teaches seafarers how to give basic first aid treatment to injured or ill persons on board until medical help is available.

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1.Who Should Take This Course?

Freshers joining the maritime industry

Cadets and trainees

Crew joining ship for the first time

Anyone requiring STCW certification

Why EFA is Important?

Accidents can happen anytime on board

Immediate first aid can save lives

Helps control injuries before professional treatment

Reduces severity of injuries

Mandatory requirement for ship joining

3.What You Will Learn

How to give basic first aid on board

How to handle injuries and medical emergencies

How to protect life until medical help arrives

How to stay calm during emergencies