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Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C)

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CCP-C IBSC Paramedic Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Phase 1: Transport Safety and Foundations

Master crew resource management, risk assessment, and transport safety principles.

20
hours
2

Phase 2: Airway, Ventilator, and Pharmacology CoreYou are here

Focus on the largest exam domain — advanced airway, RSI, mechanical ventilation, and critical care pharmacology.

60
hours
3

Phase 3: Cardiac, Neuro, and Medical Emergencies

Build expertise in hemodynamic monitoring, stroke management, and complex medical patients.

50
hours
4

Phase 4: Specialty Populations and Timed Practice

Cover trauma, OB, pediatric, and special populations, then complete full-length timed simulations.

40
hours
Estimated total study time
170 hours
That's about 17 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CCP-C Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Current unrestricted state or national paramedic license
Experience
IBSC recommends 3+ years of experience in a busy ALS system with critical care transport exposure
Additional Requirements
  • Upload copy of paramedic license to IBSC account before scheduling
  • Arrive 15 minutes early on exam day with valid government-issued ID and copy of paramedic license
  • Recertification required every 4 years via 100 approved CE hours (including 16-hour approved review course) or retaking the exam

CCP-C Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric and IBSC Live Remote Proctoring (LRP)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Candidates may retest 30 days after their last testing date. Full registration fees apply for each reattempt.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$285 affiliate members; $385 non-members
Application FeeIncluded with exam purchase
Total Estimated Cost$285-$385 per attempt
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What You'll Study

15 chapters covering everything you need to pass

CCP-C Exam Details

Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C)

Administered by IBSC (International Board of Specialty Certification)

Official Source
68 correct out of 110 scored items (~62%)
Passing Score
135
Questions
2.5
Hours
$285 affiliate members; $385 non-members
Exam Fee
Study time: 120-200 hours
Prerequisites: Current unrestricted paramedic license; IBSC recommends 3+ years of experience in a busy ALS system with knowledge of ACLS, PALS, NRP, and ITLS/PHTLS standards.
Valid for: 4 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official IBSC (International Board of Specialty Certification) content outline

Transport and Safety14% (15 items)

Crew resource management, risk assessment, mission safety decisions, equipment management, passenger safety, and transport stressor management.

Airway, Anesthesia, and Analgesics27% (30 items)

Advanced airway management, RSI, ventilator management, sedation/analgesia, neuromuscular blockade, and transport airway considerations.

General Medical Patient7% (8 items)

Comprehensive assessment and management of critical care medical patients including sepsis, endocrine emergencies, and renal failure.

Cardiac Patient9% (10 items)

ACS management, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medications, mechanical circulatory support (IABP, VAD), and post-cardiac arrest care.

Neurological Patient7% (8 items)

TBI management, stroke care, ICP monitoring, neuroprotective strategies, and neuro-critical transport considerations.

Respiratory Patient7% (8 items)

ARDS management, ventilator strategies, chest tube management, respiratory pharmacology, and transport ventilation.

Toxic Exposure and Environmental Patient5% (5 items)

Toxicology emergencies, antidote therapy, environmental injuries including hypothermia, hyperthermia, and envenomation.

Trauma/Burn Patient7% (8 items)

Trauma resuscitation, massive transfusion protocols, burn calculations, compartment syndrome, and high-acuity stabilization.

Maternal/Fetal Medicine5% (5 items)

High-risk obstetric transport, maternal emergencies, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and emergency delivery management.

Pediatric Patient5% (6 items)

Pediatric critical care transport, weight-based medication dosing, congenital conditions, and neonatal stabilization.

Special Populations3% (3 items)

Bariatric patient considerations, geriatric critical care, and special needs patient transport.

Professional Considerations4% (4 items)

Ethics, legal considerations, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional standards.

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