Flight medic

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A flight medic is a paramedic that functions in an aeromedical environment. Typically the flight medic will work with a registered nurse, physician, Respiratory Therapist, or another paramedic.[1] The flight paramedic is usually highly trained and has years of clinical experience in a high acuity environment. Flight paramedics usually are either certified as a FP-C or a CCEMT-P. Most hold certificates as instructors in various fields and educational topics.

Programs

Currently, of the air medical programs 85-87% utilize flight paramedics[citation needed]. Typically, flight paramedics have five or more years of experience working in a critical care and 911 system environment. All require critical thinking skills and need to act as part of the team on the aircraft.

See also

External links

International Association of Flight Paramedics

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 0-323-05472-2. 
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