The CICP Program was established to provide Paramedics, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and other medical professionals with the educational opportunity to advance their knowledge and understanding of patient care and procedures to the advanced level.   While the CICP program is specifically designed as an advanced medical program for in-hospital patient care, a secondary component addresses high acuity patient care in the ground, and air, critical care transport setting.       CICP Pre-course 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.       Certified Flight Paramedic Examination       • Written Exam. All Paramedic students completing the requirements of the CICP program may sit for the Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) examination at a later date.         • 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.       Hosting a CICP program in your area   Not everyone is able to take the time away from work to travel to Cleveland for this program.  One suggestion is to host a CICP program at your site.        Becoming a CICP Designated Site License Universities, College’s, and private services, with the ability to provide clinical time, are able to become a CICP Designated Site License.  This will allow you to offer the CICP program in your area to meet your communities educational needs.   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 renewal.