Training at Mercy Flight Central begins with a comprehensive orientation program.   This program is then supported with high quality continuing and recurrent education. Coupled with an aggressive quality improvement program, these teaching opportunities form the essential elements that enable Mercy Flight Central Air Medical Providers to provide an exceptional level of care. The Staff Development Department is responsible for assuring that our medical staff possess the knowledge and skills required to provide this outstanding care to our patients and partners.

After undergoing a rigorous pre-employment screening process, Mercy Flight Central Air Medical Providers receive a six month orientation and internship including:

Flight Physiology
Advanced Airway Management
Rapid Sequence Induction
Ventilator Management

Treatment of:

Multi-System Trauma (Severely Injured Patients)
Cardiac Problems (Heart Problems)
Respiratory Problems (Breathing Problems)
Cerebrovascular Accidents (Strokes)

Training in the use of the following equipment:

Multi-function Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacemaker
12-Lead EKG
Invasive Line Monitoring
Waveform Capnography
Mechanical Ventilator
Multi-Channel IV Pumps

Aircraft Safety & Awareness
Air Medical Resource Management

In addition, all Mercy Flight Central Air Medical Personnel undergo the following recurrent training:

Invasive Skills Labs Every 3 Months
Infection Control
Safety and Survival Training
Air Medical Resource Management
State EMS Regulations

In addition to maintaining their Nursing license or Paramedic certification, Mercy Flight Central Air Medical Personnel are required to maintain currency in the following subjects:

CPR
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Trauma Life Support or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

Finally, all Mercy Flight Central Air Medical Providers are strongly encouraged to obtain additional professional certifications including:

Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
National Registry Paramedic (NREMT-P)
Critical Care Paramedic (CCEMT-P)
Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)

Please feel free to contact our Training and Education Coordinators if you have further questions.