46 CFR § 12.619 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Medical First-aid Provider.

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# 12.619 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Medical First-aid Provider.

(a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Medical First-aid Provider, an applicant must—

(1) Provide evidence of successful completion of an approved course in medical first aid; and

(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 of this part).

(b) An applicant holding one of the following credentials is qualified for an endorsement as Medical First-aid Provider:

(1) A valid professional license listed in § 11.807(a)(5) or (a)(6) of this subchapter, without restriction or limitation placed upon it by the issuing State.

(2) A rating listed in § 11.807(a)(7) or (a)(8) of this subchapter.

[USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77975, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93105, Nov. 25, 2024]