Onboard Medical & Safety Training

Yachting safety and risk management can often seem complex and overwhelming – especially when thinking about potential medical emergencies. Many yacht crew members don’t feel confident in their ability to provide basic life-saving medical care. This, even after following the mandatory training and education for seafarers. Our aim is to minimise those risks and concerns, and maximise safety and comfort of yacht crew and guests. 

Prio1 Onboard Medical & Safety Training teaches your crew to respond to medical emergencies calmly and methodically. As a result, crew members will build confidence and be able to provide acute medical care and ensure everyone’s safety, even in high-stress, high-pressure situations.

Emergencies can’t always be prevented, but they can be managed

Our training will help your crew:

  • Recognise and evaluate (potential) safety risks and medical emergencies
  • Properly respond to medical emergencies based on medical theory and practice
  • Properly utilise onboard medical kits and material
  • Coordinate with telemedical services and provide optimal onboard medical assistance
  • Take preventive measures regarding safety risks and medical emergencies

Onboard Training for Crew

Prio1’s training primarily focuses on the most common medical emergencies onboard, including:

  • CPR and AED
  • Neck/spine injury
  • Airway obstruction/choking
  • Shock
  • Stroke 
  • Loss of consciousness

In addition, each training is tailored to the specific learning needs of the crew, the operating area of the yacht, and activities of both crew members and guests (such as sports), along with the associated risks. In this way, maximum learning outcomes are achieved, without losing time on non-essential aspects.

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For crew members with medical expertise, such as nurses or paramedics working aboard yachts, we provide specialised training programmes. Get in touch to explore the possibilities.

FAQ

  • Are there any entry requirements for the training Prio1 offers?

    There are no specific entry requirements.
    Every crew member, regardless of their role, experience, or age, can join our training.

  • Does Prio1 Onboard Medical and Safety Training replace the official STCW training?

    No. Prio1 is an essential addition to the STCW training, and does not replace the mandatory STCW training. For the possibility of any exemptions within the mandatory STCW training, please contact the training institution where you will be taking the STCW course.

  • I already have my STCW. What is the benefit of doing the Prio1 Onboard Medical and Safety Training?

    Proficiency in acute life-saving actions does not come naturally.
    It is widely recognised that acquired knowledge and skills can quickly fade or even be forgotten if they are not regularly maintained and practiced.
    A training cycle of five years is insufficient to keep this knowledge and these skills at the required level, increasing the risk of errors or failure in medical emergency situations. 

    In emergencies, it ís essential to act swiftly and correctly to maximise the victim’s chances of survival. Regular training ensures that knowledge remains up-to-date, skills stay at high standard, and crew members can respond with confidence and efficiency when emergency situations do occur. 

     

  • Can Prio1 assist with the implementation of onboard Medical and Safety Drills?

    Yes, Prio1 offers support in implementing the mandatory medical and safety drills. We are happy to work alongside you in developing the content and appropriate scenarios, carefully tailored to the crew’s learning needs, the operating area, and the activities of both crew members and guests.

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