A flight paramedic is a paramedic who provides care to sick and injured patients in an aeromedical environment. Typically a flight paramedic works with a registered nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, or another paramedic.[1] Flight paramedics must have an advanced medical knowledge along with years of clinical experience. Flight paramedics in the United States usually hold certifications such as the FP-C or the CCP-C, while in countries like the United Kingdom, they are typically required to hold a postgraduate certificate in critical care as a minimum, with many holding a master's degree in advanced practice or aeromedical critical care.[2][3]

Education/training

United States

Within the US, the minimum requirements for flight paramedics generally include:

Additional requirements may include:

Roles and responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities vary by organisation and country. Typical responsibilities include:

See also

References

  1. ^ Ron Walls MD; John J. Ratey MD; Robert I. Simon MD (2009). Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print (Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts & Clinical Practice (2v.)). St. Louis: Mosby. pp. 2469–75. ISBN 978-0-323-05472-0.
  2. ^ "Join Our Medical Crew – Clinician Recruitment". The Air Ambulance Service. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  3. ^ "Advanced HEMS Practice". Bangor University. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  4. ^ "Flight Paramedic (FP-C®) Recertification- IA MED". iamed.com. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  5. ^ Surgeons (AAOS), American Academy of Orthopaedic; Physicians (ACEP), American College of Emergency; UMBC (2017-03-20). Critical Care Transport. Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-1-284-04099-9.
  6. ^ Faudree, Kyle (2011-11-11). Flight Paramedic Certification: A Comprehensive Study Guide. Immediate Action Medicine, LLC. ISBN 978-0-615-56313-8.
  7. ^ "Wisconsin Critical Care Transport Paramedic Curriculum" (PDF).

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