Medical Care Provider (MCP) Course : Safety Management Systems, LLC

Medical Care Provider (MCP), formerly MFAP (STCW-95 USCG)

Overview: The Medical Care Provider (MCP) course is designed for personnel who have already completed an 8hr First Aid/CPR (STCW-95 USCG). This course is similar to a DOT first responder, with some added medical information, such as basic pharmacology and gynecology. See course objectives for additional course topics.

Course Length: 40hrs | CFR Reference:46 CFR 10.205 (h) (1) (ii); 46 CFR 10.205 (h) (2) (iii); 46 CFR 10.205 (I) (2) and (3) (iii) | Course Required By: United States Coast Guard designated person who is in charge of medical care

Course Objectives: Upon completion of Medical Care Provider (MCP) training, the student will be familiar with:

Perform CPR at the healthcare provider level
Utilize an AED. (Automated External Defibrillator)
Manage airway problems
Use oxygen delivery devices and apply oxygen
Monitor blood pressure and vital signs
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessment until advanced care arrives
Basic fundamental documentation of emergency medical care
Manage bleeding emergencies and splinting potential fractures and related injuries
Learn basic pharmacology
Childbirth
Assembling a basic first aid kit
Basic nursing principles of a sick bay
Identify psychological/psychiatric problems
Radio medical advice
Manage burn injuries
Spinal injuries
Toxicological hazards

Prerequisites: 8hr First Aid/CPR (STCW-95 USCG) completion

Written Exam: MFAP final exam minimum passing score is 70%

Performance skills such as CPR, AED, bag-valve mask, patient assessment, oxygen administration, soft tissue injury, splinting and airway management will need to be performed to complete the program.

Retraining: Every 5 years

Location: Only offered at our Lafayette location.

To register, click the "Register Now!" button on the left. Questions? Contact us at training@acadian.com.

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