FP-C stands for “Flight Paramedic Certification,” a certification program for paramedics who wish to work as part of a flight team. This certification is offered by a professional organization, The International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC), and requires passing an exam and meeting certain experience and education requirements.

Some organizations also require that paramedics hold additional certifications and have a certain number of years of experience before becoming certified as a flight medic. The certification is valid for four years, after which it must be renewed. IA MED’s Flight Medical Provider™ program is Universally Accredited CE/CME. This means you can use each piece of content for your National, State, & advanced certification (IBSC/BCEN®) refreshers saving you both time and money!

A Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN®) is a nurse who has passed a certification exam and met certain qualifications to provide medical care to patients in an aeromedical setting, such as on a fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft.

The certification is offered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®). It requires a current RN license, a minimum of two years of experience in emergency nursing, and a certain number of flight hours. CFRNs are responsible for providing advanced life support, managing medical equipment, and making critical decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of patients during transport.

The Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C®) is a professional certification for paramedics who have demonstrated knowledge and skills in advanced critical care, including managing critically ill patients in the prehospital and inter-facility transport setting.

The International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC) offers the certification. It requires a current Paramedic certification, a minimum of 2 years of experience as a critical care transport paramedic, and successful completion of a certification exam. CCP-C® certified paramedics have the knowledge and skills to provide advanced life support, manage complex medical equipment, and make critical decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of critically ill patients during transport.

A Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN®) is a registered nurse who has completed specialized education and training in the care and transport of critically ill patients. The certification is offered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®) and requires a current RN license, critical care experience, and successful completion of a certification exam.

The certification is also time-limited and requires continuing education to maintain. CTRNs are responsible for providing advanced life support, managing medical equipment, and making critical decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of critically ill patients during transport. They also have the knowledge and skill set to work in critical care transport teams, working with other critical care transport professionals such as paramedics, respiratory therapists, and physicians.

CAPCE (Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education) is an accreditation organization that evaluates and accredits continuing education programs for emergency medical services (EMS) providers.

IA MED provides continuing education courses for medical professionals, including EMS providers. If IA MED’s courses are CAPCE-accredited, it means that they have been reviewed and approved by CAPCE as meeting their standards for quality and relevance to the field of EMS. These courses may be required for certain certifications or licensure in the field.

IA MED offers on-demand and instant recertification for flight medical professionals. Flight medical professionals can complete their continuing education requirements at their own convenience, rather than having to attend scheduled classes.

This recertification is a great option for flight medics who need to renew their certification quickly or have last-minute scheduling conflicts. However, it is important to check with the relevant regulatory body or certification board to ensure that the program is accepted for recertification.