🚑 Introduction
The Critical Care Transport (CCT) Course is designed exclusively for Paramedics, Registered Nurses (RNs), and other higher-level certified clinicians who are seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in the care of critically ill patients during transport.
CCT — sometimes referred to as Specialty Care Transport (SCT) — provides a higher level of care during the transfer of critically ill patients, typically between healthcare facilities. The scope of practice for Critical Care Transport Professionals (CCTPs) significantly exceeds traditional paramedic or RN training, as defined by federal and state authorities.
While most CCTP students are paramedics or registered nurses, the course is also open to respiratory therapists, physicians, perfusionists, and other healthcare professionals who meet the prerequisites.
📘 Course Overview
This comprehensive CCT course prepares students to deliver intensive care-level treatment during transport for patients of all ages, from neonates to adults. The curriculum focuses on:
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Emergency and critical care physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and treatment modalities
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Advanced airway management
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Use of mechanical ventilators
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Invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring
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Cardiac assist devices
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Blood and blood product administration
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Lab and diagnostic interpretation
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IV infusion management
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Invasive procedures (e.g. chest tube, central line insertion)
The course includes 100 hours of instruction plus additional clinical time, and is designed to prepare students for the IBSC Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) and Flight Paramedic (FP-C) certification exams.
👨⚕️ Course Faculty
Led by the University of Chicago EMS Division, our instructors are experienced critical care clinicians — including nurses, physicians, and pharmacists — who are experts in the care of critically ill patients. They bring both bedside and transport experience to the classroom to deliver high-quality, engaging instruction.
📋 Course Details
Course Materials
Upon registration, students will receive access to purchase the Critical Care Transport 3rd Edition Textbook with Navigate Advantage and the course ID.
CE Credits
The course offers 100 EMS continuing education hours for licensed clinicians, with certificates awarded upon successful completion.
Student Prerequisites
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Current licensure as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse (required)
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Recommended: Minimum 2 years of field experience
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Additional recommended certifications: ACLS, PALS or PEPP, PHTLS or ITLS
🗓 Course Schedule
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Duration: 100 hours over 12 weeks
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Locations: University of Chicago (Friend Center) and LifeLine Ambulance EMS Academy (Carol Stream)
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Includes: Classroom lectures, Simulation Lab, Cadaver Lab, Live Tissue Lab, and observation in critical care units (Burn, Surgical, Medical, Cardiac, Pediatric)
🏥 Clinical Requirements
Students will participate in ICU clinical rotations alongside critical care nurses, with clear learning objectives and faculty support to reinforce classroom knowledge. *Clinicals are required for certification.*
💳 Tuition & Refund Policy
Course tuition is due in full at the time of registration.
If your employer is covering your tuition, all checks should be made payable to: LifeLine Ambulance, LLC
Refunds will only be considered if requested at least 7 days prior to the first day of class.
If you cancel or withdraw less than 7 days before the start of class, a non-refundable fee of $1,000.00 will apply.
👉 No refunds will be issued after Day 1 of the course, without exception.
Please ensure you are able to commit to the program before registering.
📂 Resources
(224) 888-4005
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