- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This refresher training course is designed to comply with the regulations and to refresh the seafarers’ skills in basic emergency duties through demonstrations and practical drills and exercises. This training will allow seafarers to renew their MED STCW BS, MED PSC, and MED AFF training for a period not exceeding five years. Course hours: 24 hours at BMC and 13.5 hours at JIBC totalling 37.5 hours.
Prerequisite(s)
- A valid Seafarers Medical or completed Medical Clearance form. 16 years of age or older. A person must hold a training certificate in MED with respect to STCW Basic Safety, MED with respect to Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats, and MED with respect to Advanced Fire Fighting (or equivalent). https://www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$1,989.33 - $2,008.45 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are two offerings of MEDI 2550 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 69553
Duration
Fri May 24 - Thu May 30 (6 days)
- 6 days
- CRN 69553
- Domestic fees $1989.33International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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May 24 - May 25 | Fri, Sat | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
May 27 - May 30 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Domestic fees
$1989.33
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Please email MED@bcit.ca or fax 604-985-2862 with your valid Transport Canada marine medical or completed JIBC medical clearance and your BCIT student number. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Following registration, instructions regarding course and required materials will be emailed to you. Note: Computer required for three hours of online First Aid Training. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. COPIES of all other prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please note: Days 1&2 are conducted at JIBC campus in Maple Ridge and days 3-6 are conducted at BMC North Vancouver campus.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68147
Duration
Fri Jun 21 - Thu Jun 27 (6 days)
- 6 days
- CRN 68147
- Domestic fees $1989.33International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Jun 21 - Jun 22 | Fri, Sat | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
Jun 24 - Jun 27 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$1989.33
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email MED@bcit.ca or fax 604-985-2862 with your valid Transport Canada marine medical or completed JIBC medical clearance and your BCIT student number. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Following registration, instructions regarding course and required materials will be emailed to you. Note: Computer required for three hours of online First Aid Training. COPIES of all other prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. Please note: Days 1&2 are conducted at JIBC campus in Maple Ridge and days 3-6 are conducted at BMC North Vancouver campus.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2024
Below are three offerings of MEDI 2550 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 50349
Duration
Fri Sep 13 - Thu Sep 19 (6 days)
- 6 days
- CRN 50349
- Domestic fees $2008.45International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 13 - Sep 14 | Fri, Sat | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
Sep 16 - Sep 19 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$2008.45
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email or fax a copy of a valid Transport Canada marine medical or completed JIBC medical clearance form (www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf) with your BCIT student number to MED@bcit.ca / 604-985-2862. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Following registration, instructions regarding course and required materials will be emailed to you. Note: Computer required for three hours of online First Aid Training. COPIES of all other prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. Please note: Days 1-2 are conducted at JIBC campus in Maple Ridge and days 3-6 are conducted at BMC North Vancouver campus.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)
CRN 48276
Duration
Fri Oct 18 - Thu Oct 24 (6 days)
- 6 days
- CRN 48276
- Domestic fees $2008.45International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Oct 18 - Oct 19 | Fri, Sat | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
Oct 21 - Oct 24 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$2008.45
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email or fax a copy of a valid Transport Canada marine medical or completed JIBC medical clearance form (www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf) with your BCIT student number to MED@bcit.ca / 604-985-2862. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Following registration, instructions regarding course and required materials will be emailed to you. Note: Computer required for three hours of online First Aid Training. COPIES of all other prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. Please note: Days 1-2 are conducted at JIBC campus in Maple Ridge and days 3-6 are conducted at BMC North Vancouver campus.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)
CRN 51078
Duration
Fri Dec 13 - Thu Dec 19 (6 days)
- 6 days
- CRN 51078
- Domestic fees $2008.45International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Dec 13 - Dec 14 | Fri, Sat | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine JIBC |
Dec 16 - Dec 19 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$2008.45
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email or fax a copy of a valid Transport Canada marine medical or completed JIBC medical clearance form (www.bcit.ca/files/transportation/pdf/marine/form_medical_clearance.pdf) with your BCIT student number to MED@bcit.ca / 604-985-2862. Allow two business days for the approval to be processed before registering. Following registration, instructions regarding course and required materials will be emailed to you. Note: Computer required for three hours of online First Aid Training. COPIES of all other prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. Please note: Days 1-2 are conducted at JIBC campus in Maple Ridge and days 3-6 are conducted at BMC North Vancouver campus.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe types of potential hazards and emergencies associated on board a vessel.
- Describe the different types of lifeboats, rescue boats, and life rafts (inflatable and rigid hull), and associated equipment including davits.
- Describe the use and care of MES (Marine Evacuation System).
- List the requirements for different types of lifesaving equipment on board a vessel.
- State factors relating to survival, and actions to be taken for survival and rescue.
- Demonstrate proper boatmanship and raftmanship (lifeboats, rescue boats, and life rafts [inflatable and rigid hull]).
- Recognize and explain operation of signalling devices and pyrotechnics.
- Describe the use of radio communications equipment.
- State types of rescue including helicopter rescue.
- Describe use of rescue equipment, and use of rescue boats.
- Know and be able to demonstrate the use of CPR, mouth-to-mouth/nose respiration, resuscitation kit, and AEDs.
- Know the symptoms of cardiac arrest, and how to treat various burns.
- Know and explain the concept of fire theories, and describe the various types of fire-fighting appliances and equipment (Done at JIBC).
- Demonstrate the proper use of various fire-fighting appliances (Done at JIBC).
- Explain the organization of emergency parties for shipboard fire fighting (Done at JIBC).
- Know how to train and coordinate ship crews with regards to fire fighting.
- Have practical skills and knowledge concerning management and control of injured persons.
- Perform an incident investigation, and correctly prepare a report.
Effective as of Winter 2016
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