CCP 101 - Introduction to Semester 1/Anatomy of an Air Evacuation

Question 1

At the start of a shift what normally occurs?

Answer 1

• Call PTCC - sign in with employees numbers & call sign (ie: 280A1)
• Check Equipment
• Attending practitioner will carry cell phone
○ Paged by PTCC via Text/Phone Call

Question 2

When a call is received what normally occurs?

Answer 2

• PTCC will provide:
○ Patient demographics/details/diagnosis
○ Sending/receiving Center
○ Physicians involved (sending/receiving/consulting)
• Various possibilities post phone call
○ Conference with physicians/facilities
○ Phone sending facility
§ Request more information
§ Change plan (we can request - not give orders)
○ Start response

Question 3

What is involved in the pre-trip check?

Answer 3

• Discussion with Partner/Pilots/Physicians (sending, receiving, transport)
○ Safety (4 to go, 1 to say no)
○ Weather (pilots for flight, CCP for environmental equipment)
• Logistics
○ Special resources/equipment (ie: Blakemore tube, additional pumps, enough medication, etc.)
○ Modes of transportation (ie: air, sea, ground, hovercraft)
○ Time Factors (ie: fatigue management, pilot time out, medication available)

Question 4

What does SMEAC stand for?

Answer 4

• Situation
• Mission
• Equipment
• Additional Personnel
• Communication

Question 5

What are the non-attending CCP’s at the SENDING facility?

Answer 5

• Identify access (ie: IV, central line, arterial line, etc)
○ Trace and label every line
○ Check chart for medication incompatibilities and chart/identify
○ Start additional access if required
○ ALWAYS have a free IV line for medication administration
• Identify equipment needs
○ Retrieve required equipment
○ Ensure adequate supplies for duration of transport (ie: blood administration sets)
• Coordinate patient movement & packaging with RN/staff
○ Watch for changes/trends in patient presentation
• Enact attending CCP’s treatment plan
○ Closed loop communication
○ Identify and communicate any perceived errors for clarification
○ Monitor patient

Question 6

What are the non-attending CCP’s DURING transport?

Answer 6

• Maintain treatment plan to set goals
○ Monitor patient for changes/trends
○ Complete diagnostics as required
○ IDENTIFY and DECLARE significant changes in the patient condition

Question 7

What are the non-attending CCP’s at the RECEIVING facility?

Answer 7

• Coordinate patient movement to bed with RN/staff
○ Ensure critical interventions maintained
○ Communicate with RT re: ventilator settings
§ BCAS ventilator is PEEP controlled
§ ABG Values
§ Current ventilator and alarm settings

Question 8

What are the non-attending CCP’s POST call?

Answer 8

• Clean equipment, replace/charge batteries & create restock list
• Documentation
• Debrief with partner
• Restock kits (at station)

Question 9

Can a CCP student work to the CCP level when not with a preceptor?

Answer 9

• No, the student must work to the last licensed or qualified level

Question 10

For written examinations what is the minimum cut off?

Answer 10

80%

Question 11

What are the components of Semester 1?

Answer 11

• Academic
• Written examination/single write
• Practical skill evaluation
• Practicum
• NO FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Question 12

What level on Blooms Taxonomy is expected for Semester 1?

Answer 12

Level 1 - Knowledge