Health Services Officer

Responsible for advising CAP commanders and units on the health, sanitation and hygiene of

CAP members relevant to CAP activities. (See CAPR 160-1(I) for policy on emergency medical

treatment). They shall:

* Assists the ES Officer in arranging or providing training in first aid and emergency

lifesaving measures to include medically recognized cardiopulmonary resuscitation

(CPR) techniques.

* Provide bloodborne pathogen protection training including preventive measures.

* Report bloodborne pathogen exposures and ensure that those members exposed obtain

appropriate follow-up medical care from non-CAP sources.

* 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

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circumstances will CAP medical personnel perform physical examinations as part of their

Civil Air Patrol duties.

* Arrange for necessary medical training materials. Supplies and equipment for unit

missions or special activities.

* Maintain first aid kits for medical emergencies. (See CAPR 160-1(I) for policy on

emergency medical treatment.)

* Generally advise commanders and unit personnel on preventive medicine matters

relevant to CAP activities.

* Plan conferences and meetings pertaining to health services.

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