# The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997, Regulation 16: Mandatory requirements relating to medical first aid and medical care


(1) Seamen designated to provide medical first aid on board ship shall meet the standard of competence in medical first aid specified in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code.
(2) Seamen designated to take charge of medical care on board ship shall meet the standard of competence in medical care on board ships specified in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 4 to 6 of the STCW Code.
(3) Where training in medical first aid or medical care is not included in the qualifications for the certificate to be issued, a special certificate or documentary evidence, as appropriate, shall be issued indicating that the holder has attended a course of training in medical first aid or in medical care.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/348/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-training-and-certification-regulations-1997/regulation-16
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