NVIC Method

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STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency.

BFA-X1.3 Knowledge of immediate measures to take in cases of emergency, including the ability to: .7 improvise bandages and use materials in first aid kit

Condition Behavior Standard

Given a roller bandage, a triangular bandage, a tubular rolled bandage and a cravat, when asked to demonstrate bandaging techniques for wound treatment for each injury site indicated,

the candidate selects the appropriate bandage(s) and/or cravat, and demonstrate the bandaging technique for wound treatment for each injury site indicated.


The candidate selects the proper bandage(s) and/or cravat, and correctly demonstrate the bandaging technique for wound treatment that holds dressing securely in place, but does not interfere with circulation for 70% (3) of any 4 of the following injury sites (named by the assessor) in the time frame indicated:

  1. Forearm (5 minutes; uses roller bandage);
  2. Chest or back (10 minutes; uses triangular bandage);
  3. Shoulder or hip (10 minutes; uses cravat and triangular bandages); or
  4. Hand or foot (5 minutes; uses triangular bandage).

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 4.9.A , MMA students must:

  • Successfully complete MMA Assessment EFA-4B9A Demonstrate bandaging technique for wound treatment