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Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)

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Your Study Path

FP-C IBSC Paramedic Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Phase 1: Transport Safety and Flight Physiology

Lock in mission safety logic, altitude physiology, and operational risk frameworks.

30
hours
2

Phase 2: Airway/Cardiac/Medical Critical CoreYou are here

Train the highest-impact clinical domains with scenario-first learning.

90
hours
3

Phase 3: Trauma, Maternal-Neonatal, and Pediatric

Solidify specialty transport populations and protocol adaptation under pressure.

60
hours
4

Phase 4: Timed 150-Minute Simulations

Complete full-length timed runs and diagnostic remediation before exam week.

40
hours
Estimated total study time
220 hours
That's about 22 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the FP-C Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Current state or national paramedic license
Experience
IBSC recommends experienced practice, commonly 3+ years in high-volume ALS/critical-care environments
Additional Requirements
  • Candidates should apply at least two weeks before desired testing date
  • Score reports are delivered pass/fail; diagnostic breakdown provided for unsuccessful attempts
  • Recertification is required every 4 years by exam or approved continuing education pathway

FP-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 after 30 calendar days; IBSC permits a total of three attempts for the same exam using the 30-day rule.

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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Reported exam pass rate: 57.6% (IBSC 2024 annual report, FP-C).. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

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What You'll Study

10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

FP-C Exam Details

Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)

Administered by IBSC (International Board of Specialty Certification)

Official Source
Pass/fail with IBSC cut-score methodology (2024 annual report lists FP-C cut score as 73)
Passing Score
135
Questions
2.5
Hours
$285 affiliate members; $385 non-members
Exam Fee
Study time: 120-220 hours
Prerequisites: Valid paramedic license required; exam targets experienced flight/critical-care transport clinicians.
Valid for: 4 years

Exam Content Breakdown

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

Safety and Transport8% (9 items)

Aircraft operations, safety systems, risk assessment, weather, and mission transport safety.

Flight Physiology6% (7 items)

Gas laws, altitude physiology, hypoxia, cabin pressure, and stressors of flight.

Airway, Anesthesia, and Analgesics15% (17 items)

Advanced airway strategy, ventilation, pharmacology, and peri-intubation management.

Medical Emergencies13% (14 items)

Complex medical conditions, diagnostics, invasive lines, and transport-critical interventions.

Neurological11% (12 items)

Neuro assessment, neurotrauma, stroke, seizure, and neuroprotective management.

Cardiac14% (14 items)

ACS, arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, hemodynamics, and mechanical cardiac support.

Trauma/Burn12% (13 items)

Trauma diagnostics, blood products, burn physiology, and high-acuity stabilization.

Maternal Fetal and Neonatal7% (8 items)

Perinatal transport emergencies, maternal complications, and neonatal stabilization.

Pediatric8% (9 items)

Pediatric transport pathologies, airway challenges, and age-adjusted intervention decisions.

Professional Considerations6% (7 items)

Accreditation standards, ethics, research literacy, and quality/performance metrics.

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What's Next After the FP-C?

After passing the FP-C, you can pursue these career paths

CCP-C

Add ground critical-care transport certification to broaden mission profile flexibility.

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CFRN

Validate complementary flight nursing transport competencies in interprofessional teams.

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TP-C or TR-C

Expand into tactical transport and special operations medicine environments.

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FP-C Exam FAQ

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