In flight medical emergencies
09-22-2006, 07:33 AM
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Skygirl,
I think you'll find that generally Part 91 operations that have well established flight departments (especially those that comply with the International Standards for Business Aviation Operations or ISBAO guidelines) will be better equipped to handle inflight emergencies than most other operators.
Airlines have no particular requirments to mandate advanced medical training for crewmembers. Some don't even provide initial or ongoing CPR training for flight attendants. Typically flight crewmembers are only going to receive basic first aid training (such as apply pressure to open wounds, how to do the heimlich maneuver, or perhaps basic rescue breathing).
Like stated above, most airlines will depend on outside consulting services to provide advice and the expertise of passengers onboard (it really is surprising how many times there will be a doctor or nurse or EMT on a flight).
As far as hiring crewmembers with medical skills, I do imagine that it might add some points to your resume, but obviously isn't an end all/be all during hiring.
(FWIW, I still list my medical certifications and training on my resume and try to keep things up to date for the various certifications that I have.)
I think you'll find that generally Part 91 operations that have well established flight departments (especially those that comply with the International Standards for Business Aviation Operations or ISBAO guidelines) will be better equipped to handle inflight emergencies than most other operators.
Airlines have no particular requirments to mandate advanced medical training for crewmembers. Some don't even provide initial or ongoing CPR training for flight attendants. Typically flight crewmembers are only going to receive basic first aid training (such as apply pressure to open wounds, how to do the heimlich maneuver, or perhaps basic rescue breathing).
Like stated above, most airlines will depend on outside consulting services to provide advice and the expertise of passengers onboard (it really is surprising how many times there will be a doctor or nurse or EMT on a flight).
As far as hiring crewmembers with medical skills, I do imagine that it might add some points to your resume, but obviously isn't an end all/be all during hiring.
(FWIW, I still list my medical certifications and training on my resume and try to keep things up to date for the various certifications that I have.)
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