Flight paramedic
Flight Paramedic
A Flight Paramedic (pronunciation: /flaɪt pəˈræmɪdɪk/) is a highly trained medical professional who provides advanced levels of care and treatment to patients in air medical environments, such as helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft.
Etymology
The term "Flight Paramedic" is derived from the words "flight," which refers to the act of flying or operating an aircraft, and "paramedic," a healthcare professional who responds to medical emergencies outside of a hospital.
Role and Responsibilities
A Flight Paramedic's primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care to all types of patients during aeromedical evacuation or rescue operations aboard helicopter and propeller aircraft or jet aircraft. This includes performing medical procedures that are beyond the scope of a regular EMT or Paramedic.
Training and Certification
To become a Flight Paramedic, one must first be a certified Paramedic. Additional training is then required, often culminating in the certification as a Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) through the BCCTPC. This certification ensures that the paramedic has the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality patient care in the challenging flight environment.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flight paramedic
- Wikipedia's article - Flight paramedic
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