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System Upgradation Notice
Due to upgradation of DGMA to the new eNavik module, there will be a delay in attendance updates and certificate generation. Inconvenience regretted.

A 10-day DG Shipping-approved course that equips seafarers with the skills to provide advanced medical care to the sick and injured onboard, as per STCW guidelines.
10 days
Indian Maritime University (IMU)
Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India
Notice
Due to upgradation of DGMA to the new eNavik module, there will be a delay in attendance updates and certificate generation. Inconvenience regretted.
Course fee
₹14,200
For the whole course of 10 days, paid at booking.
The fee is the same for every candidate, from Kerala, the rest of India or abroad, and the course is held at the Kochi campus. Book a batch date on this page to hold a seat; the fee is paid online when you book.
Fees can change; a confirmed booking keeps the fee quoted when it was paid. Cancellations follow the cancellation and refund policy. Compare with every other short course on the STCW and short course fees page.
The Medical Care Course is for deck officers holding a Second Mate Certificate of Competency or above who already hold a valid Medical First Aid certificate. It is aimed at the officer who will be designated in charge of medical care onboard, not at seafarers taking medical training for the first time.
Completing this ten-day course and its exit exam qualifies the officer to act as the designated person in charge of medical care onboard. The certificate is valid for five years and is renewed through the Refresher Medical Care Course at the academy.
Bring CDC, passport, and certificates on the first day.
The Medical Care Course (MCC) is intended for officers assigned responsibility for medical care onboard ships. It provides knowledge and hands-on experience to manage onboard illnesses, injuries, and emergencies. The course covers diagnostics, patient care, medical equipment usage, telemedicine, and recordkeeping, aligned with STCW Regulation VI/4 and DG Shipping norms.
Blend of classroom sessions, hands-on practice, and case studies
6421
Applicable
Applicable
28
70%
5 years
Upload documents during application or via your profile after enrollment.
9.00 AM
As per D G Shipping Training Circular No 4 of 2018 MTI’s are directed not to conduct any batch, if the batch strength is less than 25% of the approved intake capacity granted by the Directorate.
Formals (Collarless T-shirt’s, Shorts, Sandals, Bathroom slippers are not permitted)
Euro Tech Maritime Academy
Kakkattikara, Panchayath Road, Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 683562
Questions
The fee, duration, eligibility and approval stated here are the same figures shown above; ask the admissions team about anything the page does not cover.
The Medical Care Course (MCC) fee at Eurotech Maritime Academy, Kochi is ₹14,200, including study materials.
Medical Care Course (MCC) runs for 10 days at the Kochi campus; batch dates are listed on this page.
Must hold a valid Medical First Aid (MFA) certificate; deck Officers holding 2nd Mate CoC or above.
Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India (DGS course ID 6421).
At Eurotech Maritime Academy's campus in Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam district, Kochi, Kerala. Candidates from other cities and from abroad train here; the course is not offered at any other centre.
Choose a batch date on this page and book online; the fee is paid at booking. Sign in with your mobile number or email, or register first if you are new to Eurotech.
