Medical

In this course, we will continue looking into Mental Resilience, following on from our first course. We will focus on healthy ways to manage and cope with stress & anxiety. Where possible, we also look at ways to reduce or eliminate sources of stress & anxiety in our lives.

Back pain is a highly prevalent condition across many industries worldwide, and the maritime industry is no exception given the physically demanding nature of work onboard. Although back pain doesn't seem like a serious problem, it has a significant impact on a worker's life. In fact, it is highly associated with significant disability and absenteeism among workers.

This short course aims to provide seafarers with a basic understanding of the dangers associated with smoking and its impact on their health and well-being.

Do you ever wonder how your digestive system works? How does your food travel through your body and turns into energy?

This course explores the healing power of biodiversity and emphasizes the importance of preserving and harnessing Earth's rich variety of life. It highlights traditional medicine systems that have long recognized the therapeutic properties of plants, animals, and ecosystems, emphasizing the need to respect and preserve indigenous knowledge. Medicinal plants contain a vast array of therapeutic compounds, and sustainable management is crucial to ensure their availability.

Do you know how many different chemicals are used in the engine room of the ships? There are various chemicals supplied to be used on ships. Being useful, the majority of these chemicals onboard have hazards!

This incident is based on the experiences of the UK P&I Club. Accidents like the one in this course can and do happen. As you go through this course, ask yourself, "Could this happen on my ship?"

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and seafarers are no exception. People who work at sea often face unique challenges, including disrupted routines, limited access to medical care, difficulty maintaining a healthy diet, and getting regular physical activity which increases the risk of seafarers for developing diabetes. These challenges can also make it difficult for diabetic seafarers to manage their condition and increase the risk of complications.

This short course will discuss injuries related to hot working environments, prevention of heat-related illness, signs and symptoms, and management of such illness.

This course is intended to give helpful information and travel advice about Caribbean diseases such as Zika virus, Dengue fever and Chikungunya.

One of the most common medical conditions we find in the maritime environment due to cold is hypothermia.

Navigating the US healthcare system is difficult enough as a citizen, so you can imagine how it may be for a foreigner. Whether it is the terminology, procedures, or the system's overall complexity, using your crew medical insurance in the US can be daunting.