Description
When injured Airmen need to be transported, medical care can’t stop mid flight. And as a senior member of aeromedical evacuation teams, it’s the responsibility of Air Force Flight Nurses to provide them with lifesaving emergency and prehospital care. From planning a mission to final deplaning, the comfort and safety of the transported patients are in their highly trained and capable hands.
Core Skills
- aeromedical evacuation procedures
- emergency and trauma care
- patient triage and prioritization
- in-flight risk assessment
- mission planning support
- medical equipment operation
- clinical documentation
- crew resource management
- communication in high-stress environments
- patient and family communication
- team leadership
- time-critical decision-making
Common Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.