Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C)
Credential: Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C)
Credentialing Agency: International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) is an advanced level certification recommended for medical professionals who possess a broad expanse of knowledge in emergency and critical care medicine including physiology, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities. The CCP-C provides patient care in the pre-hospital, inter-hospital, and hospital environment at a level of care above the traditional paramedic level as defined by the DOT. CCP-Cs are expected to possess the following skills: advanced airway management with pharmacological agents, mechanical ventilator management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, initiation and/or titration of multiple intravenous infusions, balloon pump or ventricular assist device management, initiating blood products, invasive procedures skills (e.g. chest tube and central line placement), evaluation of laboratory and radiologic studies. The candidate is expected to hold a current unrestricted paramedic license and maintain a significant knowledge of current ACLS, PALS, NALS, and ITLS/PHTLS standards.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: current unrestricted paramedic license
- Experience: 3 years recommended
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
4835 Riveredge Cove
Snellville, GA 30039
Phone: (770) 978-4400
Fax: (678) 261-1895
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Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold a current unrestricted paramedic license in the state or country of practice.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
It is recommended that candidates have at least 3 years of experience in a busy ALS system and are expected to maintain a significant knowledge of current ACLS, PALS, NALS and ITLS/PHTSL standards.
Written Exam
- Trauma Patient Management (10%)
- Transport Fundamentals, Safety and Survival (7%)
- Advanced Airway Management Techniques (10%)
- Neurologic Patient (9%)
- Cardiac Patient (10%)
- Respiratory Patient (10%)
- Toxic Exposure and Environmental Patient (10%)
- Obstetrical Patients (7%)
- Neonatal and Pediatric Patient (12%)
- Burn Patients (7%)
- General Medical Patient (10%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) examination:
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RECERTIFICATION
Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C)
Renewal Period: 4 years