Flight paramedic

A flight paramedic is a paramedic who provides care to sick and injured patients in an aeromedical environment.

Typically a flight paramedic works with a registered nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, or another paramedic.

[1] Flight paramedics must have an advanced medical knowledge along with years of clinical experience.

Flight paramedics in the United States usually hold certifications such as the FP-C or the CCP-C, while in countries like the United Kingdom, they are typically required to hold a postgraduate certificate in critical care as a minimum, with many holding a master's degree in advanced practice or aeromedical critical care.

[2][3] Within the US, the minimum requirements for flight paramedics generally include: Additional requirements may include: Roles and responsibilities vary by organisation and country.