Regulation 10

The training in medical first-aid referred to in section 31(a) of the Act shall meet the standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first-aid on board ship specified in section A-VI/4 paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code or such other qualification as may be approved by the Director.

The training in medical care referred to in section 31(b) of the Act shall meet the standard of competence for seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board ship specified in section A‑VI/4 paragraphs 4 to 6 of the STCW Code or such other qualification as may be approved by the Director.

The holders of the training qualifications referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be required, at intervals not exceeding 5 years, to provide evidence of having maintained continued standards of competence to undertake the duties referred to in those paragraphs by completing refresher training requirements approved by the Director.

The Director may publish, in such manner as he thinks fit, the qualifications approved under paragraphs (1) and (2) and the refresher training requirements approved under paragraph (3).