MEDAIRE’S FIRST AID FOR AVIATION TRAINING NOW AVAILABLE VIA VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
Management of Inflight Illness & Injury course includes Covid-19 mitigation measures; hands-on training
MedAire, the world‘s leading provider of medical and security services to the business and general aviation industry, now offers its flagship training programme via virtual classroom.
The virtual Management of Inflight Illness & Injury (MIII) course teaches crewmembers the skills needed to provide assistance quickly and accurately when a medical event occurs in flight, as well as essential Covid-19 risk mitigation measures.
Students in the virtual course receive a package of life-saving training equipment and instruction on first responder techniques via interactive guidance. The class is delivered via Zoom to engage students through voice, video and chat.
The MedAire Training Pack includes a manikin & wrist monitor, bandages and personal precaution equipment for students to get hands-on experience in proper technique. Students receive an American Heart Association CPR Card upon successful completion of the course.
The virtual Management of Inflight Illness and Injury curriculum also includes detailed information on essential Covid-19 risk mitigation measures:
• Personal precaution equipment: types, uses, and hands-on training on the proper donning and doffing of gloves and masks
• How to deliver oxygen onboard safely to reduce exposure to airborne viruses
• Aircraft surface cleaning and disinfecting
• Hotel room safety for crew that must overnight
• Infection control guidelines for cabin crewmembers
“Innovation is a hallmark of MedAire,” said Bill Dolny, MedAire CEO. “As the needs of those in the aviation industry evolve, MedAire is continuously adapting and innovating to meet those needs. Since 1986, thousands of crewmembers and flight departments have relied on MedAire’s first responder training. Now, crewmembers can continue to receive the training they need, regardless of their location.”
For more information on the training available through MedAire, visit www.medaire.com.
ABOUT MEDAIRE
MedAire provides aviation operators, crew and those who fly on the aircraft with global medical and travel security services. We provide medical advice and assistance during in-flight medical events, as well as assistance during travel. To enhance crew preparedness, MedAire provides medical and travel security training; as well as medical kits and equipment for aircraft. Our aviation security services ensure flight departments have the right information, at the right time, to identify, assess, and understand the risks to their people, their aircraft, and their operations.
MedAire, an International SOS company, has spent more than 30 years supporting the medical and travel safety needs of those in the aviation industry. We have logged thousands of miles visiting medical facilities, airports, hotels, and security providers. No other provider in the industry can match our local knowledge and assistance abilities. Learn more at www.medaire.com.