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Pilot Transfer Operations Flashcards

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Personnel responsible for the safety of pilot boats should be:
A. Competent in survival skills
B. Familiar with the personal protective equipment they will use during pilot transfer operations.
C. Trained in the use of personal protective equipment and retrained when ever new or replacement equipment is introduced
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Periodic training and familiarization for all personnel should be considered so that:
A. Inspection and maintenance of personal protective equipment is being conducted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
B. Personnel are wearing PPE in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and are aware of the risks arising when PPE is worn in combination with anything that interferes with its operation
C. PPE can be used or activated instinctively
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above.

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Who should be familiar with the characteristics of compliant and non-compliant pilot transfer arrangements?
A. The pilot
B. Pilot Organizations
C. Those personnel responsible for the Pilots’ safety during pilot transfer operations
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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SOLAS regulation V/23, IMO Assembly Rosolution A 1045(27), ISO799-1:2019, ISO799-2:2021 and ISO799-3:2022 all deal with what?
A. Pilot Boarding Arrangements
B. Pilot Boat Emergency Equipment
C. Training for Pilot Boat Operators
D. All of the above

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A. Pilot Boarding Arrangements

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Any training with Pilot Ladders should enable the pilots to:
A. Assess the environmental conditions and the impact on embarkation or disembarkation
B. Identify non-compliant pilot transfer arrangements and decline to use them if applicable
C. Transfer to and from the pilot boat with proven techniques helping them make the transfer in a controlled manner
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above. Also address the physical abilities associated with completing a safe transfer.

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Why is reliance on computer-based training (CBT) alone not advised?

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Training should combine minimal CBT or classroom-delivered theory with a substantial number of practical ladder climbs in a realistic environment

This approach ensures that theoretical knowledge is complemented by hands-on experience.

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What is considered the preferred training method for practical ladder climbs?

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Supervised and observed practical ladder climbs

This ensures safety and proper technique during training.

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What should training climbs in a controlled environment include?

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Multiple vertical climbs up to a height of 9m in progressively more demanding conditions (wave height, rain, darkness)

This progressive approach helps prepare pilots for real-life scenarios.

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What additional practice should pilots undertake besides vertical climbs?

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Practise transferring or stepping across to or from a fixed platform

This skill is crucial for safe operations during pilot transfer.

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What equipment must be used during all training climbs?

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Personal protective equipment outlined in Part B

This equipment helps ensure the safety of participants during training.

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What must all training be conducted with?

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Equipment and arrangements that demonstrate due regard to the requirements, standards, and guidance outlined in the references in Part A2

Compliance with these standards is essential for safety and effectiveness.

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What regulations must pilot boats comply with?
A. Federal
B. National
C. International
D. None of the above

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B. National regulations

Adhering to these regulations ensures safe pilot transfer operations.

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What competencies should personnel responsible for pilot transfer operations possess? (6 competencies)

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  • Competent to undertake their duties during pilot transfer operations
  • Competent to operate all safety equipment provided onboard pilot boats
  • Familiar with the position and stowage of all safety equipment
  • Familiar with and competent to operate any emergency exits
  • Familiar with the hazards of auto-inflating lifejackets
  • Capable of assisting in the recovery of a person from the water

These competencies are critical for ensuring safety during operations.

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What should periodic training and re-validation be complemented by?

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Routine practical familiarisation with embarkation practices

This ensures that personnel remain proficient in their skills.

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Personnel responsible for Pilots’ safety during pilot transfer operations involving helicopters should:
A. Have a documented procedure for helicopter operations.
B. Ensure that pilots have completed winching training
C. Ensure pilots have completed helicopter underwater escape training
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above. Also ensure pilots have been properly briefed

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All Pilot Boat Crews, and pilots should be trained in Emergency First Aid in response to any likely medical emergencies that may occur during pilot transfer operations particular attention should be given to:
A. Casualties recovered from the water and suffering from the effects of cold water and water inhalation
B. Casualties involved in a fall from height and suffering consequential trauma injuries
C. Casualties from sea sickness
D. A and B only.

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D. A and B only

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True or False: PPE must be compatible with and not interfere with other items of PPE.

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True

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When picking helmets what should pilots consider:
A. Falling from a height
B. Head injuries when being recovered from the water
C. Risk of falling objects
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above. Also localized requirements

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What is a useful standards to consider for pilot helmets:
A. Mountaineering helmet
B. High-performance industrial helmet
C. Cycling helmet
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above. Also Marine Safety helmet.

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What is a feature for life jackets that are specific to pilots:
A. PFDs providing handholds that can assist a person’s recovery from the water
B. PFDs should increase your visibility in the water
C. All PFDs should be fitted with a suitable life jacket light
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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True or False: the use of the crotch strap in PFDs is highly recommended.

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True

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At what temperature does cold water shock occur?
A. 50º F
B. 60º F
C. 70º F
D. 80º F

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B. 60º F

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What is important for pilots to consider when picking clothes when operating in cold weather?
A. Any garments should be as thick as possible
B. Any garments should be layered for removal if necessary
C. Any garments should be not hindered the movement of the pilot
D. All of the above

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C. Any garments should not hinder the movement of the pilot

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What should pilot boat crews be trained to deal with when working in hot weather?
A. Heat exhaustion and dehydration
B. Hypothermia
C. Cardiac episodes
D. None of the above

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A. Heat exhaustion and dehydration

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What is the minimum locating functionality for MOB devices that should be accepted during pilot transfer operations:
A. High-intensity strobe light with water activation
B. Transmission of Automatic Identification System (AIS) messages
C. Transmission of VHF digital selective calling messages
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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What radio band to rescue services typically use?
A. 121.5 MHz
B. 124.7 MHz
C. 164.7 MHz
D. None of the above

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A. 121.5 MHz

27
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What devices are not advisable to use solely for MOB operations?
A. 121.5 MHz personal locating beacons
B. 406 MHz Emergency position-indicating radio beacon
C. SART
D. A and B only

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D. A and B only because it will not allow ships and other vessels in the immediate vicinity to locate a person in the water.

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What is the most immediate means of locating a person in the water?
A. 121.5 MHz personal locating beacon
B. 406 MHz Emergency position-indicating radio beacons
C. A water activated strobe light
D. All of the above.

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C. A water activated strobe light

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True or False: Vessels used for pilot transfer operations should be designed for that purpose.

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True

30
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Pilot boats should be manned so that they are capable of these operations? (7 things)

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  1. Maintain safe navigation and radio watches throughout pilot transfer operations.
  2. Operate main and auxiliary machinery, firefighting, emergency and lifesaving appliances and close watertight openings. This includes the reversionary modes.
  3. Moor and unmoor the pilot boat safely.
  4. Safely perform pilot transfer operations.
  5. Promptly and effectively execute emergency procedures, including recovering a person from the water in all conditions that they are required to operate in.
  6. Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of events during pilot transfer operations.
  7. Provide emergency casualty care while the pilot boat is in transit.
31
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Organizations and personnel assigned responsibility for the safety of pilot boat crew and pilots during pilot transfer operations should ensure:
A. LSA and recovery equipment are routinely inspected and maintained by competent persons.
B. Regular MOB drills are performed.
C. Crew are competent and trained to proved the safe transfer of pilots.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

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During normal Pilot boarding operations which statement is true?
A. The ship should receive timely and proper instructions to rig pilot transfer arrangements.
B. During the transit to the pilot boarding ground the ship should be monitored to ensure it meets its ETA.
C. the pilot boat and ship Master should communicate to determine a safe course and speed for the pilot transfer operations.
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above. Also the bridge team should monitor the pilot transfer and be ready to take immediate action in case of MOB. The vessel should allow the pilot boat to clear before making any large course changes.

33
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The pilot and pilot boat crew should assess the risk of any particular pilot transfer operations to determine whether or not to delay or suspend a pilot transfer operations considering which of the below:
A. Environmental conditions
B. The conduct of the ship and the ship’s condition.
C. The Condition of the pilot boarding arrangement and its compliance with the standards.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

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Which of the following is true concerning Pilot transfers?
A. The pilot should remain within the cabin of the pilot boat until the pilot boat is in the lee of the ship.
B. The pilot boat crew and pilot should use the safest route from the cabin to the ladder position.
C. The pilot boat Coxswain should communicate with the ship, the pilot boat deck crew and the pilot during the transfer operations.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

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Factors to assess before the pilot is on the ladder considering the pilot boats position are:
A. Fouling the pilot ladder during the transfer.
B. The risk of trauma due to fall from height.
C. The ability to safely recover a casualty from the water in the prevailing conditions.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

36
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Organizations should support pilots for reporting unsafe pilot transfer arrangements. Where might a pilot report these conditions to?

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Port State Control

37
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True or False: the decision to climb the pilot ladder is up to the pilot and the pilot alone.

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True

38
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What are two things that the pilot should follow when climbing the pilot ladder.

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  1. Three points of contact especially when transiting between the pilot ladder and pilot boat, accommodation ladder or ship’s deck.
  2. No bags should be worn they should be brought up separately by the crew with a heaving line.
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Regarding helicopter pilot operations what is true?
A. The ship’s master has been informed of the use of a helicopter for pilot transfer before it has taken off.
B. The ship’s master has agreed to this operation before taking off.
C. The helicopter crew is familiar with pilot transfer operations.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

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True or False: Helicopters used for pilot transfers should not be expected to rescue a man overboard without crew having conducted regular rescue training.

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True

41
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True or false: Marine pilots should not unduly influence a safety decision made by the helicopter pilot.

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True

42
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Onboard the ship who is responsible for the safety of the pilot?

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The master of the ship. The pilot should comply with all reasonable instructions from the master concerning their personal safety and security.

43
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The Master should designate a responsible officer who should:
A. Know the correct use of pilot transfer arrangements.
B. Establish direct communications with the bridge and communicate during pilot transfer process.
C. Oversee and check compliant rigging of the ladder.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above. Also test safety equipment is in place and ready for use, arrange for the pilot to be safely guided to/from the bridge.

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Procedures and arrangements should cover all reasonably foreseeable events during pilot transfer operations including:
A. A fall from a height and associated trauma injuries.
B. A man overboard
C. Cardiac trauma
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

45
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Equipment, arrangements and procedures for a fall from height should enable the pilot boat crews and pilots to:
A. Assess wounds and trauma
B. Provide medical care support onboard.
C. Provide post rescue support onboard.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

46
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Equipment, arrangements and procedures for recovering person from the water should enable:
A. Locate and make contact with the casualty
B. Recover the casualty from the water.
C. Provide medical care and post rescue support onboard.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

47
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What should organisations responsible for pilot transfer operations develop in case of serious injuries or fatalities?

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An emergency response or crisis management plan

This plan can either be a new one or an incorporation into an existing plan.

48
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What are the key components that should be included in the emergency response plan for pilot transfer operations?

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  1. Identify who is involved and their roles and responsibilities
  2. Explain communication strategies during a serious casualty or fatality
  3. Identify and prepare necessary resources
  4. Develop a response plan for serious casualties or fatalities
  5. Include a process for validating, testing, and reviewing the plan

Each component ensures that the response is organized and effective.

49
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What is the first step in developing an emergency response plan for pilot transfer operations?

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Identify who is involved in the plan and their roles and responsibilities

Clear roles help ensure accountability and effective action.

50
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True or False: The emergency response plan should detail how involved parties will communicate in the event of an incident.

A

True

Effective communication is crucial for coordinated responses.

51
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Fill in the blank: The emergency response plan should include a process to _______ the plan regularly.

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[validate, test, and review]

Regular reviews ensure the plan remains effective and relevant.

52
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What should be prepared in advance to support the emergency response plan?

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Resources that may be required to deliver the plan

Prepared resources can expedite the response to emergencies.

53
Q

What should be shared with stakeholders involved in emergency response?

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Emergency response or crisis management plans

This ensures all parties are informed and prepared for potential incidents.

54
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Why is liaising with emergency services essential?

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It familiarizes emergency services with pilot operations and incident scenarios

This helps improve response effectiveness during emergencies.

55
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What are the key areas emergency services should be familiarized with?

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  • The work of Pilots and pilot boat crews
  • Likely incident scenarios
  • Incidents during pilot transfer operations
  • Mechanisms of injury to Pilot and pilot boat crews
  • Capabilities to get casualties to medical care
  • Suitable rendezvous positions for pilot boats and emergency services

Understanding these areas enhances coordination and preparedness.

56
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What opportunities does liaison provide for emergency services?

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  • Share their capabilities and expertise
  • Discuss limitations on emergency assistance
  • Share best practices for handover of casualties

This collaboration can improve overall emergency response strategies.

57
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What should be done if gaps in response are identified?

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The emergency response or crisis management plan must be adapted

Continuous improvement is essential for effective emergency management.

58
Q

Fill in the blank: Emergency response or crisis management plans should be shared with _______.

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[stakeholders]

This includes those directly involved in the response process.

59
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True or False: Familiarizing emergency services with pilot operations is not important for crisis management.

A

False

Familiarization is crucial for effective emergency response.

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Organizations and personnel responcible for the physical safety of pilots and pilot boat crews should ensure that all personnel have access to suitably trained and qualified support after and incident. What are two things this includes.

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  1. Facilitated debriefs.
  2. Referral to external healthcare professionals.
61
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True or False: individuals responsible for engaging with the media should receive relevant and appropriate media handling training.

A

True

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