Re: CCEMT-P vs. CFP

[MikeShuken <mikeshuken@value.net>]

I took the CFP last month but I did not take the CCEMT-P course (I still passed,
but it was a difficult test and I know that the CCEMT-P course would have
helped.)

There are (amongst the normal advanced provider questions):

CAAMTS question
Part 135 questions
Blood gas questions
Gas law questions
Balloon pump questions (I know, I know, I've never used one either, but you need
to be familiar with their operation, indications, theory, etc ...)
Ventilator questions
Indwelling catheter questions

If you're going in with just a "Paramedic" background, that is not going to do
it.  At the very least, you should read Mosby's Flight Nursing book, the CAAMTS
book and review your ventilator and medication literature.

It is a difficult test and the 80%-correct-to-pass doesn't help make it any
easier.  If someone offers a "refresher" day near you for the CFP exam, you
should take it.  (They had one in Modesto California a couple months ago, I'm
not sure when or where the next one is).

I do know there was talk of creating a comprehensive study guide for it - that
would be a BIG help for those that have not taken it yet.  I'll see if I can't
find out what the status is of the study guide if you are interested.

Good luck...

Mike Shuken


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