1 June 2020: MedAire is now providing its flagship training programme, virtual Management of Inflight Illness & Injury (MIII) course via virtual classroom. The class is delivered via zoom for a better voice, video and chat experience. On the successful completion of the course, students receive an American Heart Association CPR Card.
The virtual Management of Inflight Illness & Injury (MIII) course:
- It teaches the crewmembers the skills needed to provide assistance quickly and accurately when a medical event occurs in flight.
- It also includes 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 on board 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.”
The MedAire Training Pack includes a manikin & wrist monitor, bandages and personal precaution equipment for students to get hands-on experience in proper technique. MedAire, the world‘s leading provider of medical and security services to the business and general aviation industry.