HOW TO BE AIR PARAMEDIC
AIR PARAMEDIC
AIR PARAMEDIC The career of a flight paramedic is full of exciting challenges and higher level of responsibilities. Nurses who work in Air-medical emergency or evacuation missions are termed as flight paramedic .They are important part of air rescue team who provide onsite emergency medical care to patients in times of crisis from a mobile response unit, in collaboration with a medical support team including flight nurses and flight physicians, outside the hospital setting. Those who aspire to become a flight paramedic need to attain a certification and get trained as a ground paramedic first. Their jobs include risk of acquiring certain diseases, but they are provided with lucrative salary packages so that they could maintain good lifestyle. l the aspirants must meet the following criteria in order to be flight paramedic:
- Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
- One must pursue an accredited training program approved by National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Aspirants must have at least three years of experience as a paramedic.
- Have immunity to air sickness.
- Clear criminal background is imperative for every candidate.
- Regular screening for drug and alcohol is mandatory.
- S/he should be physically fit and weigh 250 pounds with full uniform.
- CPR training, Paddle Training.
Proficiency in treatment of spinal injuries, bone fractures, 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree burns, cardiac arrest, obstetrics, airway management, blood circulation management, wound management etc. Candidate must be able to work in tight places.
In order to take flight paramedic certification exam, an aspirant ought to possess following certifications Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Hospital Trauma Life Support
- Flight Paramedic- Certified
