Obtaining Your FP-C® Certification

The Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) credential is a specialized certification for paramedics who provide medical care during air medical transport. Earning your FP-C certification is a challenging but rewarding achievement that demonstrates your advanced knowledge and expertise in flight and critical care transport. It can also increase your job opportunities and earning potential as a flight paramedic.

Here is a brief introduction to how to obtain your FP-C certification.

Eligibility:

• To be eligible to sit for the exam, you must hold a current and unrestricted paramedic license.
• The IBSC does not list any recommendations on experience; however, most accredited flight agencies require three (3) years of experience as a paramedic.
  • Note that this is not a requirement for exam eligibility.

Exam Costs:

• Initial Exam Cost – $385
  • ICAPP members – $285
• Retest Cost – $385
  • ICAPP members – $285
• Recertification – $385
  • ICAPP members – $285
  • Late fee: $125 for all applications not received 30 days before the expiration
• Military – $385 or $285
  • Fees can be reimbursed with VA Benefits

Exam Preparation:

• IBSC Content Outline shows you what topics are covered on the exam.
• Flight Medical Provider™ Course
• Additional Study Materials:
  • ASTNA. Patient Transport: Principles & Practice. ISBN: 978-0323401104
  • ASTNA & ICAPP. Critical Care Transport Core Curriculum, Second Edition. ISBN: 978-1-7340255-2-1
  • AAOS. Critical Care Transport. ISBN: 978-1284263084
  • IA MED. Flight Medical Provider Study Guide. ISBN: 979-8218144173
  • CAMTS Guidelines. 11th version.
  • Lopez. Back to Basics. ISBN: 978-1456862725

Testing:

How to take the exam:

1. Paper Exam (PBT)
2. Testing Center (CBT)
3. Live Remote Proctoring (RPT)

You are allowed/given a whiteboard or blank paper during the exam. At the end of the exam, you must dispose of your scrap paper or clear the board.

The Exam:

• 35 questions
  • 110 scored
  • 25 unscored
• The raw passing score is 88 correct questions.
• You have three (2.5) hours to complete the exam.
• You will not be given your exact score upon passing. If you fail, you will be given a report indicating your strengths and weaknesses on the exam.

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Download a copy of the IBSC Candidate Handbook for additional questions and information.