What should the briefing ensure the VEMS medical passenger understands about their role in the operation?

The briefing should ensure that the medical passenger understands their role in the operation, which includes familiarisation with the VCA type(s) operated, VCA entry and exit under normal and emergency conditions both for self and patients, the use of relevant on-board specialist medical equipment, the need for the PIC's approval prior to the use of specialised equipment, the method of supervision of other medical staff, the use of VCA intercommunication systems, the location and use of on-board fire extinguishers, and the operator's crew coordination concept, including relevant elements of crew resource management (CRM).

Does the briefing need to include instructions on how to use the VCA intercommunication system?

Yes, the briefing should include the use of VCA intercommunication systems as part of the medical passenger's role familiarisation.

Is the medical passenger required to be briefed on how to supervise other medical staff?

Yes, the briefing should include the method of supervision of other medical staff as part of the medical passenger's role.

What does the briefing say about fire safety on board the VCA?

The briefing should include the location and use of on-board fire extinguishers.

AMC1 SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of VEMS medical passengers and of other personnel

Q: Which elements must be covered in the briefing of a VEMS medical passenger according to AMC1 SPA.VEMS.135?

The briefing must cover: (a) familiarisation with the VCA type(s) operated; (b) VCA entry and exit under normal and emergency conditions both for self and patients; (c) the use of relevant on-board specialist medical equipment; (d) the need for the PIC's approval prior to the use of specialised equipment; (e) the method of supervision of other medical staff; (f) the use of VCA intercommunication systems; (g) the location and use of on-board fire extinguishers; and (h) the operator's crew coordination concept, including relevant elements of crew resource management (CRM).

Q: What is required regarding the use of specialised equipment by the VEMS medical passenger?

The briefing should ensure the medical passenger understands the need for the PIC's approval prior to the use of specialised equipment, as well as the use of relevant on-board specialist medical equipment.

Q: Which crew coordination elements should be included in the briefing?

The briefing should include the operator's crew coordination concept, including relevant elements of crew resource management (CRM).

Q: Does the briefing need to cover both normal and emergency entry and exit from the VCA?

Yes, the briefing should cover VCA entry and exit under normal and emergency conditions both for self and patients.

Q: What is the purpose of the briefing according to AMC1 SPA.VEMS.135?

The purpose is to ensure that the medical passenger understands their role in the operation, including all listed elements from (a) to (h).

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AMC1 SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of VEMS medical passengers and of other personnel

ED Decision 2025/010/R

BRIEFING OF VEMS MEDICAL PASSENGER

The briefing should ensure that the medical passenger understands their role in the operation, which includes:

(a) familiarisation with the VCA type(s) operated;

(b) VCA entry and exit under normal and emergency conditions both for self and patients;

(d) the need for the PIC’s approval prior to the use of specialised equipment;

(e) the method of supervision of other medical staff;

(f) the use of VCA intercommunication systems;

(g) the location and use of on-board fire extinguishers; and

(h) the operator’s crew coordination concept, including relevant elements of crew resource management (CRM).

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Source-Title: AMC1 SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of VEMS medical passengers and of other personnel View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23774 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1, Amendment 16

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of medical passengers and of other personnel

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR