The evolving landscape of emergency medical services demands highly skilled professionals capable of handling critical patient transfers. The Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program (CCEMTP℠) is meticulously designed to address this need, providing advanced education for paramedics and nurses seeking to excel in inter-facility critical care transport. This specialized program goes beyond the scope of traditional paramedic training, equipping clinicians with the expertise and confidence to manage complex patient needs during high-risk transfers between hospitals, specialty centers, and extended care facilities. CCEMTP℠ represents a commitment to standardized, postgraduate-level education, ensuring a consistent and elevated standard of care in critical care transport.
Comprehensive Curriculum for Critical Care Transport Professionals
The CCEMTP℠ program boasts a redesigned curriculum tailored to the contemporary challenges faced by critical care transport providers across ground, air, and fixed-wing operations. This rigorous curriculum delves into advanced knowledge areas, building upon participants’ existing foundation in Chemistry, Pharmacodynamics, and Anatomy & Physiology. It is specifically structured to cultivate Specialty Care Transport Providers, undergoing thorough review by both industry leaders and physicians to ensure its relevance and efficacy. This comprehensive approach guarantees that graduates are exceptionally prepared to deliver optimal care in the demanding environment of critical care transport.
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Bridging Prehospital and Hospital Care: The Interprofessional Approach
The Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Programsm fosters a collaborative learning environment, bringing paramedics and nurses together to bridge the inherent gap between prehospital and hospital care settings. This interprofessional approach cultivates a unique breed of specialized care providers who possess a holistic understanding of patient care across the continuum. By integrating perspectives from both prehospital and hospital domains, CCEMTP℠ graduates are uniquely positioned to deliver the highest level of care to critically ill patients during transport, ensuring seamless transitions and optimized patient outcomes.
To ensure participant readiness, all CCEMTP℠ course locations mandate that entrants hold a current paramedic or nursing license. Furthermore, while not universally required, Educational Site Licensed locations may recommend or require prerequisite knowledge in Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology, underscoring the program’s academic rigor.
Specific Requirements for Participants:
- Paramedic Requirements: A current paramedic license is essential, alongside a recommended minimum of one year of experience in the field. Additional recommended certifications may include CPR, ACLS, ITLS/PHTLS, and PALS/PEPP/PPC, though specific requirements can vary by host site, emphasizing the need to verify with the chosen location.
- Nurse Requirements: Nurses must possess a current nursing license and are recommended to have at least one year of nursing experience. Similar to paramedic requirements, recommended certifications such as CPR, ACLS, PALS/PEPP/ENPC, and ITLS/PHTLS/TNCC/TNATC may be beneficial, and site-specific requirements should be confirmed.
Tuition Details
For specific tuition fees, prospective participants are advised to consult the individual registration forms associated with their chosen CCEMTP℠ course location. This direct approach ensures access to the most accurate and up-to-date cost information.
Course Prerequisites: Ensuring a Strong Foundation
The Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Programsm maintains clear prerequisites to ensure all participants possess the foundational knowledge and experience necessary for success in this advanced training:
- Paramedic Prerequisites: Applicants must hold a valid professional paramedic license and are recommended to have a minimum of one year of practical experience as a paramedic.
- Nurse Prerequisites: A current professional nursing license is mandatory, coupled with a recommended minimum of one year of experience in a nursing role.
Continuing Education and Professional Recognition
The CCEMTP℠ program is a recognized provider of continuing education, approved by UMBC, an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). This accreditation ensures the program meets rigorous standards of quality and educational effectiveness.
UMBC, in adherence to CAPCE accreditation protocols, diligently submits course completion records to the CAPCE AMS. These records, accessible on a password-protected, need-to-know basis, may be shared with regulatory bodies such as state EMS offices, training officers, and the NREMT. Students also retain the ability to review their CAPCE-accredited course completion records directly through CAPCE.
Furthermore, the program has secured approval for 100 CECH hours from the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), recognizing its value for critical care nursing professionals. These hours can be applied for upon course completion for an additional fee, and ASTNA membership is not a prerequisite for claiming these credits. Further details can be obtained by contacting [email protected].
CCEMTP℠ also serves as an approved review course for candidates pursuing or renewing their FP-C/CCP-C certifications, further highlighting its alignment with advanced critical care transport credentials. Inquiries regarding this recognition can be directed to [email protected].
It is crucial for participants to proactively verify with their State EMS office to confirm the acceptance of CCEMTP℠ continuing education credits and to ascertain if any jurisdiction-specific requirements exist.
Disclosure Policy
UMBC maintains a transparent disclosure policy for all individuals involved in developing or controlling educational content for CME/CE activities. This policy mandates the disclosure of any financial relationships with commercial supporters or other commercial entities whose business interests align with the CME/CE-certified content. Presenters are also required to disclose any discussion of unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. All disclosures are provided in written form within course presentation materials, ensuring full transparency for participants.
