The International Association of Medical Transport Communication Specialists (IAMTCS) and FlightBridgeED have announced the launch of a new virtual education opportunity designed specifically for communication specialists. The Certified Flight Communicator course will now be offered virtually, delivering on IAMTC’s mission.

Together, IAMTCS and FlightBridgeED share a joint vision of strategically developing, customizing, and delivering industry-leading education focused on increasing the knowledge level of the user and promoting career advancement.

The Certified Flight Communicator course was developed specifically for communication specialists in the air medical industry. This course covers multiple topics, including but not limited to: flight following and navigation, map reading skills, aviation weather, post-accident/incident plans, stress management, public relations, and medical terminology. Following successful completion of the course, status as a Certified Flight Communicator is awarded.

IAMTCS will launch the new virtual Certified Flight Communicator Certificate Course at 2021 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). AMTC will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, from Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2021. IAMTC and FlightBridgeED have worked collaboratively to update this course into a virtual offering, and it will be added to FlightBridgeED’s extensive library of education offerings. “We are excited to announce this strategic alignment and partnership with the IAMTC in the hopes of promoting and building recognition for communication specialists across the industry. We look forward to launching a new generation of Flight Communicators,” said Eric Bauer, president at FlightBridgeED.

This press release was prepared and distributed by the International Association of Medical Transport Communication Specialists and FlightBridgeED.