ID
3-509-1228
Name
Aeromedical Transport Officer
Status
Published
Version
1.7
Updated
11/14/2019 9:14:42 AM
Original Release
11/07/2017
Last Major Release
11/14/2019
Resource Category
Emergency Medical Services
Primary Core Capability
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Aeromedical Transport Officer is in charge of all patient care and clinical aspects of the air medical transport service
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
See note below
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities |
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Types | |
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Type | Description |
Type 1 | Same as Type 2, PLUS: Serves as Aeromedical Group Supervisor |
Type 2 | Same as Type 3, PLUS: Is a licensed physician with education and experience in the areas of medicine and out-of-hospital care commensurate with the patient care mission |
Type 3 | The Aeromedical Transport Officer: 1. Is a health care professional licensed to diagnose and treat a range of health problems, working either independently or under the supervision of a physician or other licensed independent practitioner 2. Serves as a clinical resource to the air medical transport crew 3. Is in charge of all patient care and clinical aspects of the air medical transport service 4. Supports disaster aeromedical staging facilities when deployed 5. Provides patient care to the point of definitive care 6. Is trained in health promotion, disease prevention, and comprehensive health care |
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Education | Not Specified |
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Training | Identified equivalent trainings should meet or exceed course learning objectives. |
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Experience | Not Specified |
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Physical/Medical Fitness | 1. This position may work near moving mechanical parts of an aircraft and face exposure to airborne particles including fumes, chemical hazards, and vibrations/turbulence. PPE is mission-specific and depends on the patient and patient condition. 2. NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions. |
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Currency | Provider must carry out and use any background checks as applicable law specifies. This may include a background check completed within past 12 months, sex offender registry check, and a local, state, and national criminal history. |
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Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications | Not Specified |
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Composition and Ordering Specifications |
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Specification |
This resource can be ordered in conjunction with a NIMS typed team, including: Air Ambulance Fixed-Wing (Critical Care Transport), Air Ambulance Fixed-Wing (Non-Critical Care Transport), Air Ambulance Rotary-Wing (Critical Care Transport) or Air Ambulance Rotary-Wing (Non-Critical Care Transport) |
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment |
This position deploys with all necessary PPE, including flight and medical gear, based on the mission assignment |
Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Air Ambulance Fixed-Wing (Critical Care Transport) |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Air Ambulance Fixed-Wing (Non-Critical Care Transport) |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Air Ambulance Rotary-Wing (Critical Care Transport) |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Air Ambulance Rotary-Wing (Non-Critical Care Transport) |
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach. Washington, DC: US Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT/NHTSA), DOT HS 809 042, June 2000 |
NHTSA, The National EMS Education Standards. Washington, DC: US DOT/NHTSA, DOT HS 811 077A, January 2009 |
NHTSA. The National EMS Scope of Practice Model. Washington, DC: US DOT/NHTSA, DOT HS 810 657, February 2007 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness, latest edition adopted |
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection, latest edition adopted |
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens, latest edition adopted |