International Association of Flight Paramedics

The IAFP provides advocacy, leadership development and educational opportunities for critical care paramedics providing safe, efficient and quality patient care transport. Critical Care Paramedic Position Paper Addressing the expanded scope of practice and the vast difference in critical care standards, the IAFP released a position statement this month benchmarking eight content areas of critical care and a recommended pathway to certification as a critical care paramedic. Press Release		Pre-Conference Registration (AMTC) Air Medical Journal Membership Renewal FP Newsletter Member Record Update Join IAFP Now! FP-C® / CCP-C® Exams FP-C® Review Courses FP-C® Study Air Medical Transport Conference October 26-28, 2009 San Jose, CA April 12-14, 2010 San Antonio, TX 7th Edition Accreditation Standards effective Jan. 1, 2007.
	Don't miss this year's Air Medical Transport Conference! Oct. 26-28, 2009 San Jose, CA
Our deepest sympathy to the families, co-workers and friends of those whose lives were tragically cut short on September 27, 2009. LifeCare pilot Patrick Walters, flight nurse Diana Conner and paramedic Randolph Claxton Dove.
Announcements Thank you to all who participated in the 2009 Election process! Voting is now closed. The 2010 Board will be announced at AMTC in October. NEW! Critical Care Paramedic Certification CCP-C® Exam offered by the BCCTPC®. More Info... Online voting for the 2009 Election begins August 1. Watch for candidate information in the August issue of the FPNews. NAACS offers Operational Control Certification (NAACS-OCC) Beta class in Springfield MO July 31 - Aug. 2, 2009 and in Nashville TN, August 7-9, 2009. More Info? Contact Robin Cockerill. 2009 Call for Candidates. Submission Deadline: July 10, 2009. More Info... 2010 CCTMC Speaker Submission Form. Deadline, August 15, 2009 EMS and 9-1-1 Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Infection Guidance Document Pandemic Influenza - Are You Prepared? CentreLearn is offering Pandemic Influenza Courses Part 1 and 2 at no cost to IAFP members! More Info... Military Medic to Paramedic Bridge Course May 11, 2009. More Info... IAFP Goes to Washington. NTSB Holds HEMS Hearings Feb. 3-5. Read IAFP Statement submitted to the NTSB. Watch Hearing via Live Webcast! ATTN: Critical Care Paramedics! The BCCTPC Announces Job Analysis Survey underway for development of Critical Care Paramedic - Certified (CCP-C) Exam. More Info... NEW CentreLearn courses available! See Listing WeatherTurndown.com is a free service allowing medical transport programs to share in current information regarding delays or cancellations due to weather. Pediatric Preplans: Avoiding Disasters with Critical Care Kids. The IAFP has established a set of guidelines for State Chapter development and governance. A manual, bylaws and other helpful documents have been drafted and are now available. Online learning with CentreLearn provides a broad range of CECBEMS approved continuing education topics. Many advanced life support courses are also approved for CCEMT-P recertification credit. IAFP members can purchase an annual subscription for only $29.95 – a 50% savings over non-member prices. Note: This discount is only available thru the Members Only Education area. Try it out - your first lesson is FREE.	Current Affairs September 2009 - The Washington Post publishes NTSB Ties Helicopter Payments To Safety. Recommendation: Medicare Should Set Performance Standard September 2009 - NTSB Issues Additional Safety Recommendations for HEMS Industry. Four Safety Recommendation Letters Concerning HEMS (Summary & Conclusions) August 2009 - The Washington Post publishes Fatal Flights A Perilous Rush to Profit June 2009 - The NTSB releases Summary of February 3-6, HEMS Safety Hearing. March 2009 - The National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) releases support documents for the implementation of the EMS Education Agenda - Talking Points and FAQs. January 2009 - CDC and National Expert Panel Promote Revised Field Triage Guidelines of Trauma Patients Will Help Save Lives by Getting the Right Patient, to the Right Place, at the Right Time. More Info... IAFP members will receive a printed copy of this IAFP endorsed publication. Oct. 2008 - Republican Leaders Call for Hearing on Air Ambulance Flight Safety. More Info... Sept. 2008 -The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced a proposal to make available more than $40 million in grants to help states and territories improve their 9-1-1 call centers. The grants were authorized by the ENHANCE 911 Act. More Info... Sept. 2008 - IAFP board members attend conference in Washington, DC, From Evidence to EMS Practice: Building a National Model, co-sponsored by FICEMS and NEMSAC, to initiate development of a national model process for evidence-based guidelines for prehospital care. Aug. 2008 - AAMS Safety Summit Recap. More Info... July 2008 - IAFP, AAMS, NEMSPA, AMPA, ASTNA and NAACS prepare for Safety Summit in Dallas, TX, July 25. More Info... Interactive Map Easy reference for: IAFP State Delegates State EMS Web sites State EMS Directors

The IAFP provides advocacy, leadership development and educational opportunities for critical care paramedics providing safe, efficient and quality patient care transport.

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