You respond to a medical emergency on board but you're not a medical professional. What is your approach?

• A. Follow crew medical kit protocols, coordinate with onboard medical professionals, assist within training, and document.
• B. Diagnose the patient and administer treatment beyond training.
• C. Wait for a doctor to arrive without providing assistance.
• D. Refuse to participate to avoid liability.

Answer: (A)

In an onboard medical emergency when you’re not a medical professional, the priority is to act within established procedures. Follow the kit protocols exactly as trained, coordinate with onboard medical professionals for guidance, assist within your training, and document every action you take. This approach protects the patient, keeps everyone safe, and creates a clear record of what was done and why.

Diagnosing and administering treatment beyond your training isn’t appropriate because it steps outside your scope and can cause harm. Waiting for a doctor to arrive without offering immediate assistance delays care that you are equipped to provide, and refusing to participate goes against crew responsibilities and the duty to help in an emergency.