The course will review best practices for establishing and managing a helicopter landing zone, including site selection, size requirements, hazard identification (wires, debris, slope), nighttime considerations, coordination with flight crews and Massachusetts SWTP indications. Safety principles will be reinforced throughout, with a focus on scene control, communication, rotor safety, and risk mitigation for ground personnel.
Designed for EMTs, paramedics, and fire-based EMS providers, this session aims to enhance operational readiness, interagency coordination, and scene safety when utilizing aeromedical resources.
Bibliography
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). (2022). Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (12th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Federal Aviation Administration. (2023). Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B). U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Federal Aviation Administration. (2022). Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2). U.S. Department of Transportation.
Air Medical Transport (DE) (.5hrs)
$3.00
1 year of access