Accessing the platform
Authorized users practice signing in from the devices assigned by the operator and learn what to do when the primary device or connection is unavailable.
In-flight emergency preparation
Crew Medical Training for In-Flight Emergencies
Prepare pilots and cabin crews to open the Skali workflow, communicate with an emergency medicine physician, locate the right kit supplies and coordinate the response without losing sight of their primary aviation duties.
- App workflow
- Practice access, case details, connectivity choices and physician communication.
- Kit familiarity
- Know where supplies are stored and how the kit is organized before an event.
- CRM practice
- Clarify roles, communication and workload during realistic medical scenarios.
Direct answer
What emergency medical training do flight crews receive with Skali?
Skali training introduces crews to the platform, the physician-contact process, the aircraft's medical kit and the communication roles used during an in-flight medical event.
The standard program can be adapted to the operator and reinforced with scenarios. Training is intended to make the workflow familiar before a real event; it does not replace the operator's approved safety, first-aid, CPR, AED or regulatory training requirements.
Training content
The crew should understand the entire response—not just how to start a video call
A useful program connects the technology to the operator's emergency procedures, medical equipment and crew responsibilities.
Starting a medical case
Crews review the essential information to collect, how to describe the situation clearly and how available vital signs can be shared without delaying immediate care.
Speaking with the physician
Training covers concise communication, confirmation of instructions, patient privacy and the handoff between crew members as workload changes.
Using the medical kit
The crew becomes familiar with the kit's location, organization, seals and reporting process so time is not lost searching for supplies.
Changing communication channels
Crews rehearse the transition from aircraft Wi-Fi to the configured radio or satellite-phone backup procedure when connectivity changes.
Closing and reporting the event
The operator's post-event process can include ground handoff, internal reporting, kit replenishment and a short operational review.
Crew Resource Management
A medical event creates a workload problem as well as a clinical problem
CRM training helps the crew divide attention deliberately. The patient needs support, the physician needs accurate information, passengers may need management and the aircraft still has to be operated safely.
- Assign roles early.Identify who stays with the patient, who operates Skali, who retrieves equipment and who communicates with the flight deck.
- Use closed-loop communication.Repeat important information and confirm instructions so that assumptions do not replace understanding.
- Protect flight-deck capacity.Give pilots concise operational updates while cabin or medical-support roles manage the detailed clinical communication where possible.
- Reassess as conditions change.Patient condition, flight phase, connectivity and diversion options can all change; the crew should update roles and priorities accordingly.
- Conduct a short debrief.Review communication, kit use, technical issues and replenishment needs while the details are still clear.
Delivery options
Training can be matched to the operator's fleet and schedule
Skali's published program can be delivered remotely or on site where available. The useful format depends on crew size, fleet complexity, device setup and the amount of scenario practice required.
Remote familiarization
Suitable for platform orientation, new-user onboarding, procedure reviews and distributed flight departments.
On-site sessions
Useful when crews need hands-on practice with the actual aircraft kit, assigned devices and company-specific roles.
Scenario refreshers
Short recurrent scenarios can help crews retain the workflow and incorporate changes to equipment, connectivity or procedures.
Regulatory role
Skali training supports the operator's program; it does not replace it
For applicable Part 121 operations, federal rules separately address crewmember training for in-flight medical events and familiarity with emergency medical equipment.
14 CFR § 121.805 includes instruction on emergency medical event procedures, the location and operation of equipment, and familiarity with emergency medical kit contents. FAA Advisory Circular 121-34B provides additional guidance for emergency medical equipment training.
Integration matters
The operator should decide how Skali training fits within initial, recurrent and aircraft-specific programs. Required CPR, AED, first-aid, safety and regulatory qualifications remain governed by the operator's approvals and applicable rules.
- Document which crew positions are authorized to use Skali.
- Include the actual device, kit location and backup communication method used on the aircraft.
- Record attendance and completion in accordance with company policy.
- Review the training after equipment, procedures or subscriptions change.
Connected readiness
Training connects the crew to the physician and the equipment
The strongest program treats medical assistance, kit readiness and crew preparation as connected parts of the same operational system.
Aviation medical assistance
Crews learn how to reach Vituity emergency medicine physicians through Skali and how to move to the configured backup channel when needed.
Aviation medical kits
Training should use the operator's real kit organization so crew members are not seeing the equipment for the first time during an emergency.
Training questions
Crew medical training FAQs
What does Skali crew medical training cover?
The program introduces the Skali app, the physician-contact workflow, the aircraft medical kit, backup communications, crew roles and post-event steps. The final agenda can be adapted to the operator's aircraft, devices and procedures.
Can training be delivered remotely or on site?
Yes. Skali's published training model includes remote delivery and on-site delivery where available. Remote sessions work well for orientation, while on-site sessions can incorporate the actual kit, devices and aircraft-specific scenarios.
Does Skali training include Crew Resource Management?
The training can reinforce CRM behaviors that matter during a medical event, including role assignment, closed-loop communication, workload management, flight-deck updates and handoff. It should complement, not replace, the operator's approved CRM program.
Does the course replace CPR, AED or first-aid certification?
No. Skali training focuses on operational use of the platform, kit and communication workflow. Any required clinical, first-aid, CPR, AED, safety or regulatory qualifications must be completed through the operator's approved program.
Who should attend?
Attendance should include the people who will use or support the workflow: pilots, cabin crew, dispatch or operations personnel, safety staff and technical administrators, depending on the operator's structure.
Talk with the Skali team
Prepare your crews before the first real medical event
Tell Skali how your crews are organized, which aircraft and devices they use, and how your current emergency training is delivered.