About Course

The Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) exam is tailored for paramedics aspiring to work in or already engaged with air medical transport services. Rather than focusing solely on specific programs or patient demographics, it demands a profound understanding of diverse transport environments, spanning urban and austere operations. Mastery of advanced patient care pathophysiology, coupled with proficiency in standards such as ACLS, PALS, NALS, ITLS, and industry accreditation, is essential for success. Unlike entry-level assessments, the FP-C exam evaluates seasoned paramedics' aptitude in critical care intervention across various transportation modalities, including ground ambulance, helicopter, aircraft, and marine/boats. The FP-C certification targets licensed or certified paramedics specializing in air medical critical care practice, acknowledging their expertise in prolonged field care in urban and austere settings.

FP-C Recertification

Recertification options for the Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) credential include the following:

• Complete the required continuing education (CE) credits

These recertification options ensure the certificate maintains competency and compliance with the domains listed on the Detailed Content Outline for the certification. Retaking the exam and or providing approved continuing education hours ensures compliance and continued competency are met.

Eligibility Requirements for Recertification

• Hold an unrestricted license or certificate to practice as a paramedic
• Complete an approved examination application
• Submit a paramedic license or certification for verification and approval
• Any restriction(s) must be reported to the IBSC
  • Complete and submit 100 approved continuing education (CE) credits
    • Pay the required recertification fees
    • Pay the required recertification fees

What Will You Learn?

• Introduction to Tactical & Austere Medicine
• Care Under Fire
• Massive Hemorrhage Management
• Airway Management
• Respiratory Management
• Circulatory Management
• Head Injury & Hypothermia Management
• Triage Considerations
• Security Response Considerations
• Evacuation Care
• Environmental Emergencies Pt.1 Heat & Cold Injuries
• Environmental Emergencies Pt. 2 Allergic Reaction
• Environmental Pt. 3 Inhalation & Electrical Injuries
• Advance Airway Management Pt. 1
• Advance Airway Management Pt. 2
• Acid-Base Balance & Ventilator Management
• Advance Cardiology Pt. 1
• Advance Cardiology Pt. 2
• Flight Physiology & Gas Laws
• Ballistic, Blast, and Less Lethal Injuries
• Torso Trauma
• Head, Neck, and Spinal Injuries
• Musculoskeletal, Soft Tissue, and Burns
• SWAT Unit Essential & Medical Consideration
• M4 Carbine Firearms Safety & Marksmanship
• Glock 19 Firearms Safety & Marksmanship
• Operational SWAT Callout’s Types
• Operational Tactics for Conventional Threats and Weapons Commonly Improvised
• Active Shooter
• Fire as a Weapon
• K9 Operations

How is the Course Provided?

eLearning model:

Online or In-Person Course

• The course consists of an interactive PowerPoint presentation that is self-paced and includes quizzes after each session.

All course students receive the following certifications:

• IBSC – Approved Tactical Paramedic Review Course Certificate: 20 Hours CE

Course Content