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