Who consists of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team?

• A. Flight surgeon, APA, AMNP, and aeromedical psychologist
• B. Flight surgeon, nurse, and physician assistant
• C. Flight surgeon, dentist, and optometrist
• D. Flight surgeon, paramedic, and respiratory therapist

Answer: (A)

The Aviation Medicine Health Care Team is a multidisciplinary group that pairs medical leadership with specialized allied health professionals who understand the demands of flight. The best answer lists a flight surgeon along with an APA, an AMNP, and an aeromedical psychologist, which together cover physician oversight, advanced nursing care in aerospace medicine, and mental health/performance support tailored to aviation. This combination ensures comprehensive care for aircrew, addressing medical, nursing, and psychological needs that can affect readiness and in-flight safety. The other options miss one or more of these key roles (such as the psychology expert or advanced practice nursing) or include roles not central to aviation medicine.