Following a serious marine incident, who can...

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Following a serious marine incident, who can administer use of the device that tests an individuals breath?

Question 1 of 27070

Following a serious marine incident, who can administer use of the device that tests an individuals breath?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Serious Marine Incident (SMI) alcohol and drug testing requirements in 46 CFR Part 4 • Who is allowed to operate a breath-testing device after an SMI • Difference between being a medical professional and being properly trained/qualified for a specific test

💭 Think About

• Think about what the regulation really requires for someone to use a breath-testing device: is it a specific job title, or a level of training/qualification? • Consider whether the Coast Guard limits breath testing only to doctors/nurses, or if it allows others to perform the test if they meet certain criteria. • Ask yourself: does simply being a marine employer or a credentialed deck officer automatically mean they are qualified to run this specific test device?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check who 46 CFR Part 4 says may administer alcohol tests after a serious marine incident. • Verify whether the rule emphasizes training/qualification on the device rather than rank or employer status. • Confirm that nothing in the regulation limits administration only to medical personnel or only to credentialed officers, unless they meet the training requirement.

Question 1 of 27070

Following a serious marine incident, who can administer use of the device that tests an individuals breath?

the marine employer

qualified medical personnel only

any USCG credentialed deck officer

any individual trained to conduct such tests

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Following a serious marine incident, who can administer use of the device that tests an individuals breath?

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Following a serious marine incident, who can administer use of the device that tests an individuals breath?