Q - What is CCTA?

A - 40 week comprehensive program that covers fundamental concepts of critical care transport. Encompasses clinical content, aviation basics for clinicians, safety, resume review, and interview skills. This academy provides instruction from clinicians in the flight industry - didactic, case studies, and hands-on skills preparation. This includes 2 in-person workshops with lectures, hands-on skill labs, and simulated case studies. The remainder  is remote learning conducted via video calls and a comprehensive LMS. 

Q - Why CCTA vs other programs?

A - Our curriculum is taught by clinicians from the top performing most clinically and operationally advanced programs across the country. We  have an established history of preparing other clinicians to be successful in the flight and critical care transport industry. Previously aligned under a different organization, but now sponsored and supported by AAMS. Material is developed from evidenced-based medical literature that supports current critical care transport medical care. 

 

Q- How could a program like this possibly be free?

A- CCTA is led by a volunteer staff of industry experts who made the decision long ago to foster a change in the industry. Along with AAMS, and the generous support of flight programs across the country, students are offered this world-class educational opportunity to prepare them for a career in critical care transport. This is a commitment from the faculty, AAMS and the supporting programs who have a desire to see the industry grow and prosper, filled with clinicians who share this same drive for excellence.

 

Q - Who is the program designed to help?

A - Ideally this is  developed for clinicians wanting to transition their practice to the critical care transport area. We are geared toward people who have not flown before or for people that want to obtain a critical care transport position. Nurses should have a minimum of 3 years experience in the Intensive Care Unit or Emergency Department. Paramedics should have a minimum of 3 years experience in a busy ALS system as the primary or paramedic in charge role.