Medical First Aid (MFA)
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The MFA course is offered by 59 DG Shipping-Approved institutes across India, including locations in: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Haryana, and Kerala.
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Seaskills Maritime Academy
Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol)
Seacom Marine College
Sensea Maritime Academy
Merchant Navy Training Institute
Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation
AMET City College
Natcom Education & Research Foundation
Sriram Institute of Marine Studies
Urmila Institutes of Maritime Studies
Anvay Maritime Institute
Massa Maritime Academy ( Chennai )
Gurship Education Trust Maritime Training Institute
SEI Educational Trust Faridabad
Mumbai Maritime Training Institute
CV Raman College of Engineering
HSNA Maritime Education And Research
Institute of Marine Education And Research
Centre for Maritime Education And Training
BIMT VIZAG
Hoon Maritime Institute, Noida
Sakshi Institute of Maritime Foundation
HIMT Chennai
CMC Maritime Academy, Chennai
TS Rahaman
Euro Tech Maritime Academy
Zasha Institute Of Maritime Studies - Dehradun
SSNT COLLEGE
Pondicherry Maritime Academy
Applied Research International
Mercantile Marine Academy
International Maritime Institute
Hoon Maritime Institute
BP Marine Academy
Naval Maritime Academy West
Asha International Institute of Marine Technology Mumbai
CMC Maritime Academy
Centre For Maritime Training Noida (CMT)
SNS Maritime Training Institute
HIMT VIZAG
Marine Training Academy
School of Higher Academic And Professional Education (SHAPE)
Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies
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| Seaskills Maritime Academy | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | ₹4500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹3500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Seacom Marine College | Howrah, West Bengal | ₹2340 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Sensea Maritime Academy | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹2545 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Merchant Navy Training Institute | Bahadurgarh, Haryana | N/A | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹3300 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified ! |
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| AMET City College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹4000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Natcom Education & Research Foundation | Gurugram, Haryana | ₹4500 | 27 Apr |
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| Sriram Institute of Marine Studies | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹5500 | 13 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Urmila Institutes of Maritime Studies | Patna, Bihar | ₹3500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Anvay Maritime Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹2500 | 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr |
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| Massa Maritime Academy ( Chennai ) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹3500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Gurship Education Trust Maritime Training Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹2700 | Dates are coming soon stay notified! |
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| SEI Educational Trust Faridabad | Faridabad, Haryana | ₹4295 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Mumbai Maritime Training Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹3800 | 13 Apr |
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| CV Raman College of Engineering | Bhubaneshwar, Odisha | ₹6000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| HSNA Maritime Education And Research | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | ₹4500 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Institute of Marine Education And Research | Patna, Bihar | ₹3200 | 8 Apr, 22 Apr |
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| Centre for Maritime Education And Training | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | ₹8500 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| BIMT VIZAG | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | ₹4800 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Hoon Maritime Institute, Noida | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹3899 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Sakshi Institute of Maritime Foundation | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹4100 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| HIMT Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹3900 | 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| CMC Maritime Academy, Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹4000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| TS Rahaman | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹2700 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Euro Tech Maritime Academy | Kochi, Kerala | ₹6500 | 1 Apr ,20 Apr, 23 Apr |
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| Zasha Institute Of Maritime Studies - Dehradun | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | ₹5550 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| SSNT COLLEGE | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹4000 | Dates not released yet from institute |
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| Pondicherry Maritime Academy | Puducherry, Tamil Nadu | ₹3205 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Applied Research International | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹4000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Mercantile Marine Academy | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹2400 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| International Maritime Institute | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹5000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Hoon Maritime Institute | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹2739 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| BP Marine Academy | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹3955 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified |
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| Naval Maritime Academy West | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹4700 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr |
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| Asha International Institute of Marine Technology Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹2850 | 7 Apr, 21 Apr |
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| CMC Maritime Academy | Kochi, Kerala | ₹5500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Centre For Maritime Training Noida (CMT) | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹4000 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| SNS Maritime Training Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹4000 | Dates not released yet from institute |
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| HIMT VIZAG | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | ₹3900 | 20 Apr |
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| Marine Training Academy | Udvada, Gujarat | ₹2200 | 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr |
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| School of Higher Academic And Professional Education (SHAPE) | Panchkula, Haryana | ₹6800 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹5000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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MFA Course Description
The MFA course (Medical First Aid) is a 5-day mandatory course for deck & engine cadets to sail as officers, DG Shipping approved structured course, which aims at preparing seafarers to provide medical first aid by Section A-VI/4 Para 1 to 3 and Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code. The main purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills in First Aid to take immediate action in the case of an accident or illness likely to occur on board a ship. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of:
- Immediate action and emergency response procedures.
- First Aid Kit on board.
- Body structure and functions.
- Toxicological hazards aboard ships.
- Examination of patients.
- Spinal injuries, Burns, scalds, and effects of heat and cold.
Eligibility for MFA Course
To attend the MFA Course, you need to clear all of the points mentioned below.
- Sea Service Requirement
- Must have 6 months sea service with approved Pre-sea Training .
- Prerequisite Training
- Must have successfully completed the Basic course Elementary First Aid (EFA).
- Medical Fitness
- Must be medically fit as per the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards.
- A medical fitness certificate from an approved doctor is required.
- Vision and hearing should meet the required standards.
- E – Learning Requirement
As per DG Shipping Guidelines, candidates can only appear for the final examination (Exit Exam/Institute Exam) after successfully completing the E-Learning Module of the course.
Documents Required for MFA Course
To apply for the MFA course you need a list of documents such as:
- INDoS Id
- BST STCW course (EFA) Certificate
- Valid Medical Certificate by a DG Shipping Approved Doctor. (Click here for the list of DGS Approved Doctors)
- A valid passport
MFA Course Details
The MFA course equips seafarers with essential knowledge and skills required for handling medical emergencies on board ships. The training covers:
- Immediate Action
- Revises important aspects of the Elementary First Aid training course.
- First Aid Kit
- Describes and lists the contents of the first aid kit required by national regulations.
- Body Structure and Functions
- Uses a chart, dummy, human body or other suitable medium, such as audio-visual aids, to describe and explain the structure of the human body and functions of the important parts and systems.
- Toxicological Hazards Aboard Ship
- States that there are important regulations to be observed for the transport of dangerous cargo aboard ship as required by the IMO/IMDG Code.
- Applies first aid measures in accordance with Medical First Aid Guide for use in Accidents Involving dangerous goods (MFAG).
- Examination of a Patient
- Makes detailed observations of a casualty, based on medical precepts.
MFA Course Fees
MFA course fees depend on college to college. The MFA course fees can vary from ₹3,900 – ₹6,500, so ensure you select the right college with our STCW Course Finder Portal.
Complete Process for MFA Exit Exam
1. E-Learning Requirements for MFA Exit Exam
- Minimum Study Hours: 15 hours
- Passing Marks: 60%
2. Steps to Complete E-Learning:
- Visit the DG Shipping website and access the e-learning portal.
- Click on Modular Courses, enroll in MFA, and log in with face verification.
- Complete the required e-learning hours and attempt the assessment exam.
- Upon passing, candidates become eligible for 5-day classroom training at a DG Shipping-approved MTI.
- After classroom training, candidates must take the Exit Exam on the DG Shipping website.
3. MFA Exit Exam Details
- Total Questions: 30
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Passing Marks: 15
- Marks per Question: 1
- Mandatory to Attempt: All questions
For better preparation, candidates can access previously asked questions on our website and practice before the exam.
4. MFA Exit Exam Questions
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How to Download MFA Course Certificate?
- After completing E-Learning, Offline Training, and Exit Exam, the MTI generates the STCW MFA certificate.
- The certificate can be downloaded through the Indos CoP Checker on the DG Shipping website.
- If you face any difficulty in downloading, refer to our step-by-step video guide on how to download the STCW certificate. Click on the link to watch the video.
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