CFR Reference:
46 CFR 10.205 (h) (1) (ii)
46 CFR 10.205 (h) (2) (iii)
46 CFR 10.205 (I) (3)
46 CFR 12.13-1 and 4

Overview:  The Medical Person in charge course is designed for masters and chief mates and who have already completed a STCW 8 hour first aid and the MFAP 40 hour course.

Course Required by:  This course is required by the coast guard for Masters and Chief mates or personnel who will have the responsibility of managing patient care.

Prerequisites:  8 hour STCW first aid completion and Medical First Aid Provider (MFAP) 40 hour course.

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with:
· Manage care of casualties
· Head and spinal injuries
· Injuries to the ear, nose, and throat
· Internal and external bleeding
· Burns, scalds, and frostbite
· Fractures, dislocations, and muscular injuries
· Wounds, wound healing and infection
· Pain relief
· Techniques of sewing and clamping
· Manage acute abdominal conditions
· Minor surgical treatment
· Dressing and bandaging
· Aspects of nursing
· Medical conditions and emergencies
· Sexually transmitted diseases
· Tropical and infectious diseases
· Alcohol and drug abuse psychiatry
· Dental care
· Gynecology and pregnancy
· Medical care of rescued persons, and hypothermia
· Death at sea
· Disease prevention
· Vaccinations
· Keeping of records
· Surgical equipment and instruments
· Radio medical advice
· Transportation of the ill and injured
· Medical care of the ill and injured

Written Exam:  MCPIC final exam minimum passing score 74%.

Performance skills such as clinical exams including eyes, ears and throat, the use of the otoscope and ophthalmoscope, the technique of suturing, foley catheter insertion, splinting and bandaging, identification of wound infection, 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:  The coast guard recommends a refresher every 5 years.