Definition(s)
Medic
“Medic” means a qualified person who
- has experience with helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft evacuation for medical purposes,
- is the holder of an advanced cardiac life support certificate or basic cardiac life support instructor’s certificate recognized by the Canadian Heart Foundation, and
- is the holder of
1. a registered nurse’s certificate recognized under the laws of a province and has clinical experience in intensive care or emergency practice,
2. a paramedic certificate issued by a college in a province and has clinical experience, or
3. an Occupational Qualification VIB Medical Assistant Canadian military certificate (technicien médical).
Source: Canada Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, February 2013. Regulations
Medic
“Medic” means a qualified person who
- has experience with medical evacuation of personnel by helicopter, fixed wing aircraft or other support craft,
- is the holder of an advanced cardiac life support certificate or basic cardiac life support instructor’s certificate recognized by the Canadian Heart Foundation, and
- is the holder of
1. a licence to practice medicine in Canada and has at least two years’ clinical experience in intensive care or emergency practice,
2. a registered nursing certificate recognized under the laws of a province and has at least two years clinical experience in intensive care or emergency practice,
3. a paramedic certificate issued by a college in a province and has at least three years’ clinical experience, or
4. an Occupational Qualification VIB Medical Assistant Canadian military certificate.
Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations