HSE Offshore Medic Course

Initial Offshore Medic Course

This two-week UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved course encompasses all aspects of the legal requirements, alongside the latest clinical thinking. The offshore installations and pipeline works (first aid) regulations 1989 placed a duty on those in control of offshore installations, pipeline works, or any associated activities to make provision for persons to administer first aid and emergency treatment to those who become ill or injured at work.

Course structure

The initial offshore medic course is a four-week modular programme. This allows students to complete the course in four consecutive weeks or two initial classroom-based theory and practical weeks followed by the remaining two weeks in placement (Minimum 60 hours) and examination. The placements need to be completed within a 12 month period. You can arrange your own placements if you wish but a passport of skills provided by Adventuremed needs to be completed before your OSM certificate is issued. Please contact us to discuss.

Course Syllabus

This Offshore Medic course contains a number of subjects designed to deal with the most common injuries and illnesses treated by offshore medics, along with severe medical and traumatic emergencies. They are delivered by our most experienced tutors who are all practicing clinicians and include; doctors, advanced practitioners, paramedics, nurses and offshore medics.

Sample Subjects Include:
– History taking and clinical examination
– Food safety level 2
– Wound care including suturing
– Basic/advanced life support
– Pharmacology and drug administration
– Invasive techniques (IV, intubation, catheterisation, IO)
– Hyperbaric medicine
– MI and ECG recognition
– Common ear, nose and dental conditions
– Dermatology
– Major incident management
– Health Promotion
– Offshore procedures
– Emergency psychiatric issues and Mental Health First Aid

 Who can apply?

• Registered Nurse - Adult, who appear on the NMC register, and have a suitable portfolio with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• RMN’s with other nursing qualifications, (RGN), who appear on the NMC register and have a suitable portfolio with at least 3 years post registration in general nursing.
• Naval Medical Assistants, who have attained the rate of Leading Medical Assistant and have a suitable portfolio with at least 5 years’ service.
• Army Medical Assistants (CMT1, RMA1), who have attained the rank of Corporal and have a suitable portfolio with at least 5 years’ service.
• RAF Medical Assistants, who have attained the rank of Corporal and have a suitable portfolio with at least 5 years’ service.
• Paramedic, with 3 years post registration experience

This list is not exhaustive, and individuals can be assessed on a case by case basis based on experience and qualification. Get in contact with us now.

Course Fee £2200 per person plus *placement costs

*Each student requires a x2 week placement to complete their 'passport of skills' as part of the HSE Competency matrix
£495 per week at West Middlesex University Hospital Emergency Department

They are also required to provide an in date (max 3 month old) DBS certificate