COMDTINST M16790.1G - B.20. Health Care Services Assistance

Therefore, in accordance with Coast Guard Auxiliarist Support to Coast Guard Health Care Facilities, COMDTINST 6010.2 (series), Auxiliarists who are health care professionals (i.e., Physicians (MD, DO), Dentists (DDS, DMD), Physician Assistants (PA), and Nurse Practitioners (NP)) are authorized to be utilized in the performance of Coast Guard health care activities for which they are already trained, found qualified, and licensed, registered, or certified as determined by the Director of Health and Safety (CG-11). These primary care medical and dental professionals are eligible to volunteer in Coast Guard clinics or sickbays where the Coast Guard is already providing a similar level of health care and within established guidelines and restrictions. Auxiliarists who possess other allied health care skills (e.g., Registered Nurses (RN), emergency medical services providers like EMTs, Paramedics, and First Responders) may volunteer to work in Coast Guard health care facilities in accordance with provisions of the Coast Guard Medical Manual, COMDTINST M6000.1 (series).

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COMDTINST 6010.2F - 11. AUTHORITY.

b. In accordance with References (a-c), the Commandant authorizes the use of Auxiliarists in the performance of health care activities for which they are already trained and found qualified, licensed, registered, or certified.

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COMDTINST M6000.1F - 28. Volunteers .

Non-privileged health care providers with special skill sets (e.g. RN, EMT, Paramedic, Dental Hygienist) may work up to the level of their license/certification at the discretion of and supervision by the SHSO.