[PUP] Medical Training

[Ken Williams]

Milt:

David Bock and I have corresponded offline, and I was able to find the
"Medical Person in Charge" course taught in Seattle, at Pacific Maritime
Institute. I've emailed them to verify the course will actually be taught in
September. Sometimes these schools advertise courses just to see if there is
adequate interest. I hope the course is of the same quality as the one that
David took. Doing some emergency room time, or ambulance time, is exactly
the experience that Roberta and I need, so that when/if we are confronted
with emergencies in the future, we'll have "seen it before" and not panic.

-Ken W

PS Best wishes and smooth seas for your upcoming Atlantic crossing!

Milt Baker said: ".... David Bock of the N55 Salty Dawg took the whole
10-day class (our three-day intro plus seven more), which involved several
days of hands-on experience in the emergency room of one of Fort
Lauderdale's big hospitals.  His class was aimed at certification as the
"Medical Person in Charge" (MPIC) on a merchant ship.  It represents the
"next step" you refer to--not cheap but then what that's worthwhile really
is?   You might want to e-mail David for more on his take, but he's told me
he feels it was an excellent investment of time and money.  More information
at:
http://www.mptusa.com/courses/medical_person_in_charge_care_at_sea.html..."