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Medical Officer - Job
Description
Responsible for advising CAP commanders and units on the
health, sanitation and hygiene of CAP members relevant to CAP
activities. (See CAPR 160-1 for policy on emergency medical treatment).
They shall:
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Assists the ES Officer in arranging or providing training
in first aid and emergency lifesaving measures to include medically
recognized cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
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Provide bloodborne pathogen protection training including
preventive measures.
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Report bloodborne pathogen exposures and ensure that
those members exposed obtain appropriate follow-up medical care from
non-CAP sources.
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Advise members to obtain necessary physical examinations
from their personal physicians and to complete emergency treatment
consent forms where required by regulation to participate in various
Civil Air Patrol activities. NOTE: Under no circumstances will CAP
medical personnel perform physical examinations as part of their Civil
Air Patrol duties.
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Arrange for necessary medical training materials.
Supplies and equipment for unit missions or special activities.
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Maintain first aid kits for medical emergencies. (See
CAPR 160-1 for policy on emergency medical treatment.)
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Generally advise commanders and unit personnel on
preventive medicine matters relevant to CAP activities.
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Plan conferences and meetings pertaining to special
affairs.
Medical officers should be familiar with all CAP
directives in the 160 series and applicable portions of CAPRs 55-1,
50-15, 52-16, 50-17 and 62-2. |
