Learning Objectives 

Review Medical Helicopter Evacuation Operations

• Describe the capabilities, protocols, and methods for accessing air ambulances.
• Describe key scene safety considerations when preparing for a helicopter med-evac.
• Calling for a Med-Evac.
  • How does your department do it?
• Establishing a Landing Zone (LZ).
• LZ safety and Patient Transfer.
• Communications with Medical Helicopter.

Review GHS Med-Trans Operations & Aircraft

Review Greenville County EMT Clinical Operating Guidelines

• Standard Policy 1.1 - Air Transport