Positions (reference)

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Not all ships have all positions


Chief Medical Officer		
The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the physical health of the entire crew, but does more than 
patch up injured crew members. His/her function is to ensure that they do not get sick or injured to 
begin with, and to this end monitors their health and conditioning with regular check ups. If necessary, 
the Chief Medical Officer can remove anyone from duty, even a Commanding Officer. Besides this s/he is 
available to provide medical advice to any individual 
who requests it.

Additionally the Chief is also responsible for all aspect of the medical deck, such as the Medical labs, 
Surgical suites and Dentistry labs.

S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members 
in her/his department and duty rosters.


Medical Officer		
Medical Officer undertake the majority of the work aboard the ship/facility, examining the crew, and 
administering medical care under the instruction of the Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Chief Medical 
Officer also run the other Medical areas not directly overseen by the Chief Medical Officer.

Head Nurse / Med Tech ll		
The Head Nurse oversees all the Nurses currently aboard, ensuring they are assigned to tasks and working 
as required in their area. Additionally the Head nurse performs the normal duties of the nurse, assisting 
the Duty Medical Officer in sickbay.

Nurse / Med Tech l		
Nurses are trained in basic medical care, and are capable of dealing with less serious medical cases. In 
more serious matters the nurse assists the medical officer in the examination and administration of medical 
care, be this injecting required drugs, or simply assuring the injured party that they will be ok. The 
Nurses also maintain the medical wards, overseeing the patients and ensuring they are receiving medication 
and care as instructed by the Medical Officer.


Counseling

Chief Counselor		
Because of their training in psychology, technically the ship's/facility's Counselor is considered part of 
Starfleet medical. The Counselor is responsible both for advising the Commanding Officer in dealing with 
other people and races, and in helping crew members with personal, psychological, and emotional problems.

The Chief Counselor is considered a member of the Senior Staff. S/he is responsible for the crew in his/her 
department. The Chief Counselor is the Counselor with the highest rank and most experience.

Counselor		
Because of their training in psychology, technically the ship's/facility's Counselor is considered part of 
Starfleet medical. The Counselor is responsible both for advising the Commanding Officer in dealing with 
other people and races, and in helping crew members with personal, psychological, and emotional problems.

Morale Officer		
Responsible for keeping the morale of the crew high. Delivers regular reports on morale to the Executive 
Officer. The Morale Officer plans activities that will keep the crew's morale and demeanor up. If any crew 
member is having problems, the Morale Officer can assist that crew member.