Scope
Professional credentials, role requirements, scope of practice, supervision, competence assessment and continuing professional development.
Intended audience
- Medical practitioners and paramedics
- Medical service providers
- Training providers
- Salvage contractors
Key subject areas
- 01Role definitions
- 02Credential verification
- 03Scope of practice
- 04Clinical supervision and medical direction
- 05Competence assessment
- 06Continuing professional development
Relationship to applicable requirements
Intended to complement applicable legislation, flag-state and coastal-state requirements, established maritime instruments and recognised professional guidance. It does not replace statutory obligations or professional clinical judgement.
Proposed implementation approach
- Define roles by required capability, not by job title alone.
- Verify registration and credentials against the issuing jurisdiction.
- Assess competence in conditions representative of salvage work.
Consultation and feedback
This draft concept is open for early input. Practitioners and organisations are invited to comment on scope, subject areas and implementation.
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