International Association Of Medical Transport Communication Specialists

IAMTCS Certifications

Certified Flight Communicator:
The Certified Flight Communicator Course is a 2-day certification developed for communication specialists in the Air Medical industry. Topics covered include Flight Following and Navigation, Map Reading skills, Aviation weather, Post Accident / Incident Plans, Stress Management, Public Relations, and Medical Terminology, to name a few. After completing the exam, the status of Certified Flight Communicator is earned.

The cost for the Certified Flight Communicator course is: $350 for students of the host program, $400 for non-host students

Communication Leadership Course:
The Communication Leadership Course is a 2-day certification developed for communications center managers, lead communicators, and veteran communication specialists. Topics covered include time-critical Decision Making in Aviation, Advanced Aviation Weather, Team Communications & Briefing/Debriefing, Risk Assessments, Recruitment & Retention, Disaster & Emergency Preparedness, Stress Recognition & Sleep Deprivation, and Sharing Our Experiences & Knowledge.

The Communication Leadership Course costs $400 for Members and $450 for Non-Members.

We are proud now to offer an ONLINE version of the CFC course. Powered by FlightBridgeED, the Certified Flight Communicator Course will now be provided virtually, delivering on IAMTC’s mission to represent the medical transport communication specialist on an international level through education, standardization, and recognition. IAMTCS and FlightBridgeED share a joint vision of strategically developing, customizing, and delivering industry-leading education focused on increasing the user's knowledge level and promoting career advancement. To register and learn more, visit:

FlightBridgeED Online CFC Course

Recertification:

CFC Requirements

Must be a paid member of IAMTCS during your 3-year certification period (membership will be verified). Paid membership = payment of annual membership dues to IAMTCS.
Obtain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education during your 3-year certification period. All submitted hours must be topics outlined in the IAMTCS curriculum. These hours may be obtained by one of the following methods:
- In-house company/program training.
- EMT / Paramedic training (refresher).
- Completing the Association of Air Medical Services' Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI) or Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA).
- Auditing of an IAMTCS CFC course ($250). No test will be administered or required if recertifying by one of these methods. Contact the IAMTCS Education Committee for more information about this option.

Certified Flight Communicator Recertification Fees:

Individual Members $250 (Includes 3-year CFC and membership renewal)
Expired within six (6) months can audit a class ($250.00). No test will be administered.
Expired past six months will need to retake the course

CLC Requirements

The CLC does not require routine certification. While the industry changes rapidly and the curriculum for the CFC is updated regularly, the fundamentals of communications leadership change much more slowly. We recommend the CLC to those new to a comm center leadership role and continued leadership development throughout their career. The CLC would be relevant as a refresh every five years.