CICP™

The CICP pre-course is an on-line based program that is designed for students with various levels of experience to build their knowledge base in preparation for the CICP Didactic (lecture/lab) component of the program.

The textbook, “Guidelines for Air Medical Crew Education”, published by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), is utilized for the CICP Pre-course.  Each chapter is authored by medical professionals that are recognized as leaders in medicine.

We utilize the Blackboard Learning System so that students are able to track their study progress by taking a short quiz after each chapter.  The quiz is immediately graded, and the student is provided with feedback as to their level of understanding of the material.

 CICP Didactic (lecture / lab)

The CICP Didactic component is composed of 88 hours of lectures, and labs, that begins where the CICP Pre-course left off.  Medical professionals recognized as leaders in critical care present advanced level education, written specifically for the CICP program.

The addition of hands-on labs to several of the lectures provides the ultimate learning experience.  By providing labs with the advanced lectures, students are immediately able to practice the newly acquired information to reinforce the skill.

Topics include:
Family and Community Interface
Mission Safety
System Development
Air Transport Considerations
Medical Conditions
Traumatic Injuries
Obstetrics, Neonatal, and Pediatrics
 High Risk and Critical Care Patients

 CICP Clinical Experience
Students will get first hand experience in their newly acquired knowledge, and skills, during their exposure to high acuity patient care during their clinical rotations at various sites throughout the Cleveland Clinic Health System, or in your area.  Various Intensive Care Units, Level II Trauma Center, and Critical Care Transport service will provide the true experience, and the setting to begin to tie everything together.

       • Skills Exam.
In addition to a written examination, students will be evaluated on skills also.  Utilizing the National Registry format, students must demonstrate competency in a variety of advanced level skills.

 Rescue Training Inc is authorized to offer this program through the Cleveland Clinics's CICP™ Designated Site License Program.  In 2010 RTI became a CICP Designated Site License. 

CICP renewal requirements
To renew your CICP certification you must obtain a minimum of 12 continuing education hours biennially.  All CEU must be at the Critical Care level to receive credit towards your re