Maritime Medics Of Pharmacists Graduate

The video discusses the challenges of providing medical care on merchant ships, highlighting the need for emergency medical attention at sea. It introduces a program at the US Maritime Training Station in Sheepshead Bay, New York, where pharmacist mates are trained to manage diseases, common ailments, and wartime injuries. After three months of training, these graduates are equipped to offer quick medical aid to merchant marine personnel, although they are not doctors.

What was the primary challenge faced by merchant ships regarding medical cases before the new initiative?

• High cost of medical treatment

• Lack of medical supplies on board

• Dependence on shore doctors at ports

• Inadequate training of ship crew

What is the main focus of the training program at the US Maritime Training Station?

• Navigation and ship handling

• Communication and language skills

• Management of diseases and shipboard injuries

• Cooking and food safety

How long is the training program for pharmacist mates?

• Six months

• Three months

• Two months

• One month

What is the role of pharmacist mates after graduation?

• To manage ship navigation

• To become full-fledged doctors

• To oversee cargo loading

• To provide quick medical aid at sea

What is the significance of the graduation day for the pharmacist mates?

• They become certified doctors

• They are assigned to a specific ship

• They receive a promotion in rank

• They are ready to provide medical aid at sea