The Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport course is an intense curriculum of lecture and lab educating designed to prepare the experienced practitioner for the challenges of critical care during flight/ground transport. This course is offered in conjunction with the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Department of Emergency Health Services. Highlights of the Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport course will include: a comprehensive course overview; use of portable ventilators; oral, retrograde and nasal intubations; multi-system organ failures; hemodynamic monitoring; multiparameter monitoring; implantable cardioverter and defibrillators; dialysis; high-risk OB and pediatric transports; and case scenarios. Candidates will receive lectures on rapid sequence intubation, intra-aortic balloon pump, and 12-lead ECG monitoring. Students are evaluated with an extensive written examination at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport recognition is valid for three years. Faculty includes regional flight paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians with extensive critical care experience.

Prerequisites

The applicant must meet general admission requirements and have current recognition as an EMT-P, RN or RT; current BLS, ACLS, either PALS or PEPP provider recognitions; and one of the following: BTLS, PHTLS, FNATC, TNCC provider recognition. One year of field experience is recommended.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition $1,317.00
Registration $50.00 (non-refundable)

Book $111.51 (plus tax)

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Recognition

Successful completion of this course provides Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport provider recognition, in conjunction with UMBC, and 105 hours continuing education credit as recognized by the States of Missouri and Illinois.