Captain John Sheppard - offshore sailing medical care provider.

Medical Person-in-Charge (MPIC)

I can serve as the designated medical care provider to meet a race requirement or for peace-of-mind on longer passages. My emergency medical training background includes prolonged care in remote marine environments. I am U.S.C.G. and STCW certified as a Medical Person-in-Charge and I worked for two years as an EMT-Intermediate in Atlanta, Georgia based out of Grady Memorial Hospital's level-1 trauma center (aka. The Atlanta Gun and Knife Club).

Emergency Medical Training and Experience:

--	U.S.C.G. and STCW Medical Person-in-Charge

-	Training through N.O.A.A. Marine Operations

--	Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate

-	Georgia #21803, expired

-	Two years service in Metro-Atlanta EMS

-	Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS-GA)

-	AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

--	AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

--	Red Cross Open Water Lifegaurd

STCW Medical Person-in-Charge Proficiency Standards:

--	Trauma Management

--	Medical Emergency Management

--	Environmental Emergency Management

--	Minor Dentistry

--	Obstetrics

--	Aspects of Nursing

--	Onboard Health and Hygiene

--	Medical Care of Rescued Persons

--	Communications and Tele-medicine

--	Sickbay Management

--	Evacuations at Sea

--	Examples of Advanced Skills and Procedures under MPIC Scope of Care

-	Airway management via intubation, cricothyrotomy, and chest decompression by catheter

-	Medication administration via IM, SQ, or IV access

-	Pain Management and Narcotic Administration

-	Wound closure via adhesive, suturing, or stapling

-	Invasive procedures such as placement of a NG tube or urinary catheter

Useful Info

-	My Medical and Trauma Bag Checklist

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