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side - sim: The Essence of a Yeoman - A Dash of Medicine

Posted May 15, 2022, 5:40 p.m. by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) (Jennifer Ward)

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Haadok (Chief Medical Officer) in side - sim: The Essence of a Yeoman - A Dash of Medicine

Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in side - sim: The Essence of a Yeoman - A Dash of Medicine

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Haadok (Chief Medical Officer) in side - sim: The Essence of a Yeoman - A Dash of Medicine
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“Yeoman are required to know about a lot of different topics. Enough, at least, to conducted educated research if needed. Cpt Rogers has indicated she’ll expect me to be part of landing teams. Cpt Carmichael never did. I have basic first aid certifications. Maybe something more advanced. Or, it’s really about being as helpful as I can, where it’s most needed on the ship. I could never take the place of a nurse, but I could run supplies and equipment around if I knew what everything was and where to find it.”

Yeoman Rand

Haadok considered Rand’s emphasis on being helpful. In emergency situations, especially those planetside or where transport wasn’t feasible, helpful had many connotations. Finding sticks for splints or collecting water to irrigate wounds. Knowing poisonous plants from those with healing properties. Observing patients for changes in their cognitive or physical state. Haadok knew first aid taught students to know their way around a medical kit, but there was only so much a standard medkit and tricorder could do. If they were even available.

“We can expand your support training in medicine and as a yeoman to make it more relevant to exploratory away missions,” Haadok remarked. “I taught a basic wilderness medicine course when I studied on my homeworld. We emphasised resourcefulness, fundamental ecological knowledge, and the advancement of first aid skills. It was not Starfleet sanctioned, clearly, but it is not difficult to adjust the curriculum to your needs. Would this help achieve your goals?”

— Haadok, CMO

Rand listened and then thought it over carefully before simply saying yes though that was her first reaction. She glanced at the requirements for the different credits she could earn and then nodded. “I believe it would, Dr Haadok. And even if not I think I would enjoy it anyway.”

Yeoman Rand

“I am pleased to hear that, Rand…” Haadok eyed the stack of PaDDs and made a mental note to better consolidate them into data cards later. For now, she was invested in solidifying their plans for future lessons. “Are you often free during this time? If so, I will block out this hour every week for lessons. We can, of course, schedule time to practice or explore a skill in greater depth whenever you wish.”

She had to consciously pause as not to bombard Rand with every thought that crossed her mind. Haadok was nothing if not transparent.

“If you are not due elsewhere,” Haadok resumed a moment later, “we can start your lessons today.”

— Haadok, CMO

Rand nodded, “Normally, yes I am free now. Though my schedule is at the whim of Cpt Rogers’ needs, she doesn’t usually need me at this time.” Rand sat up a little straighter and checked the watch on the chain around her neck. “I have an hour and half before I’m due elsewhere, Doctor. I would love to start today.”

Yeoman Rand


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