Critical Care Transport Course - FAQ
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What is this course?
The Critical Care Transport Course prepares paramedics and nurses for certification in critical care interfacility transport. It is the region’s most comprehensive preparation program for the FP-C, CFRN, CCP-C, and CTRN exams.
How long is the course and how often does it meet?
A typical course will meet twice each week for about three months.
How is the Yale New Haven Critical Care Transport Course different from other test prep courses?
There are many good two-day review courses out there. In fact, our course is also an approved IBSC and BCEN review course for those wishing to re-certify. However, our course is designed to be more in-depth and more hands-on. The Critical Care Transport Course will feel more like a college class than a short certification or test prep class.
Do you have a hybrid option?
Yes! All of our lectures and discussions have a virtual option. In-person attendance is only required for simulations and skill days.
What do you cover?
Our course objectives are closely aligned with certification exam content:
You will get hands-on experience with:
- advanced airway management
- invasive lines and hemodynamic monitoring
- transport ventilator
- Impella
- intra-aortic balloon pump
- external ventricular drain (EVD)
- point-of-care ultrasound
Who are the instructors?
The majority of our instructors are experienced critical care nurses, flight paramedics, and physicians from the Yale University School of Medicine and the Yale New Haven Health system.
Does your program include high-fidelity simulation?
Absolutely! We partner with the Yale Center for Human Simulation to provide high-fidelity simulation experiences for our students. This is the same facility used by Yale New Haven Hospital and the Yale University School of Medicine.
Are there opportunities for clinical rotations or shadowing?
We believe that real-world field experience is essential and have arranged several field experiences for students, including:
Note that these are not required nor are they guaranteed. Each site has specific requirements (e.g. vaccination status, N95 fit testing) and limitations (e.g. slot availability) that are not controlled by CEMS. However, we will do our best to ensure that all students are able to take advantage of our field experience opportunities.
How much previous experience do I need?
There is no minimum experience requirement. However, we strongly recommended at least two years of 911, emergency department, or ICU experience. Prior ALS or BLS interfacility transport experience is also helpful.
What are the prerequisites?
These must be submitted prior to beginning the course:
- current certification/licensure as a nurse or paramedic
- current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
- current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
Send a copy of your ACLS and PALS cards to [email protected]. All nursing licenses and Connecticut paramedic licenses are verified electronically. Out-of-state paramedics must send a copy of their certification card to [email protected].
What are the co-requisites?
These must be submitted before or during the course:
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-200
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (online modules only)
- advanced trauma certification (e.g. PHTLS, TNCC, TPATC)
There are specific deadlines for obtaining these co-requisites. If students do not meet those deadlines then they will not be able to continue. However, all of the co-requisites can be completed online.
Which textbook do you use?
We use the latest edition of Patient Transport: Principles and Practice. It can be purchased directly from the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association or from other retailers. The textbook will be supplemented with additional readings provided throughout the course.
Are uniforms required?
No. However, field experiences on hospital units require program-specific scrubs. Further details will be provided during class.
How much is the tuition?
The current tuition is on our registration page.
What is your tuition refund policy?
You can receive a full refund during the first seven days of the course. After seven days, there are no refunds.
What if I have more questions?
There is no such thing as a dumb question! Please call our office at (203) 562-3320 or send an email to [email protected].
