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| Q: What is the purpose of Certification |
| A: Certifications are a voluntary credentialing process designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance. BCCTPC certifications provide designations to paramedic professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential to critical care paramedics. |
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| Q: After I register
for the Computer-based (CBT) Exam, how
soon can I test? |
| A: Once you
register online, please allow 3-5
business days to receive your testing ID
number. This number will be sent to you
via email, along with a phone number and
a link, so you can schedule your exam.
How quickly you can schedule your exam
is dependent upon test center
availability. |
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| Q: Where do I send
a copy of my paramedic license? |
| A: If this is
your first time registering for the CBT
exam, you will need to FAX a copy of
your state or national paramedic license
to the BCCTPC® at 678-261-1895. A
testing ID number will not be emailed to
you until a copy of your license has
been received by the BCCTPC® office. |
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| Q: How do I know if
there is a testing center near me? |
A: There are over 170 testing centers located throughout the US, with at least one testing center in every state. Click
here to view a list of testing
centers in your state.
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Q: How much does it
cost to take the computer-based FP-C® and CCP-C® exams? |
| A: $231
for IAFP members, $331 for non-members. |
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| Q: How much is the paper/pencil version of
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FP-C® and CCP-C® exams? |
| A: $175 for
IAFP members, $275 for non-members. |
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| Q.
Is there an official CCP-C® prep course designation? |
| A. The BCCTPC is currently working on the review course guidelines for the CCP-C Exam. They will be similar to the FP-C with the addition of the CAMTS ground standards and safety ground standards. |
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| Q. Does the CCEMTP curricula meet the requirements necessary to qualify as an approved FP-C® prep course? |
| A.The CCEMTP course is a great class for those entering critical care. However, preparation for the CCP-C® and the FP-C® exams need to encompass more. |
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| Q: Does the BCCTPC offer a flight or critical care paramedic course to prepare me for the exam? |
| A: No. Because the BCCTPC offers valid testing, and therefore can not conduct or endorse any exam preparation courses. |
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| Q: What are the requirements to sit for either the FP-C or CCP-C Exam? |
| A: Candidates are required to provide proof of a valid, state or national paramedic license. However, the exams focus on the knowledge level of accomplished, experienced critical care paramedics. It is recommended that candidates have at least 3 years experience in a busy ALS system and are expected to maintain a significant knowledge of current ACLS, PALS, NALS and ITLS/PHTSL standards. |
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| Q: How do I know what material is covered on the exams? |
| A: A downloadable candidate handbook is available on this website. |
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| Q: What textbooks should I study from? |
| A: There are several textbooks available. Following are a few good resources: Air & Surface Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, Critical Care Transport, Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management. |
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| Q: Which certification is best to have? CCEMT-P or CCP-C®? |
| A: the CCEMT-P is NOT a certification. It is a course that issues a certificate of course completion. It is a very good course, but not a certification. Very different. The FP-C® and CCP-C® exams are the only exams that provide a valid certifying credential for critical care paramedics. The majority of air ambulance programs require FP-C®. CAMTS guidelines strongly recommend it. |
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| Q: If I am certified as an FP-C®, does this allow for reciprocity to CCP-C®? Or CCP-C® to FP-C®) |
| A: The exams are two different exams so they are different certifications. The CCP-®C is geared toward the ground critical care medic that may be working in an ER or in an ambulance. You may use the same CE to recertify both certifications. |
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| Q: According to your guidelines for recertification, I need to take a 16-hour review course. Do you have a list of approved review courses? |
| A: Yes. The list is on our website under Recertification Options. Click here for list. |
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| Q: How much are the
recertification fees? |
| A: $175 for
IAFP members, $275 for non-members. |
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| Q: What is the
minimum passing score for the CBT? |
| A:
This depends on the version of the
exam, the passing score is determined by
an Angoff cut score study for each
version of the exam. It ranges around
the 75% mark. |
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| Q: Does the exam
use current American Heart Association
standards? |
| A: Yes, candidates should be
current in ACLS, PALS etc., although we
do not focus on that style of
questioning. |
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| Q: What version of
the CAMTS Standards are used for the
exam? |
| A: The CAMTS
questions are updated as new standards
are released. |
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| Q: How often is the
exam updated? |
| A: The exam is
constantly updated. |
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| Q: How soon after
testing will I receive my results? |
| A: If you take
the CBT, you will receive your results
immediately upon completing the exam.
Results for the paper/pencil exam
version take approximately 3 weeks. |
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| Q: How long does it
take to receive credentials after
passing the exam? |
| A: Please allow
3-4 weeks to receive your credentials in
the mail. The BCCTPC® office will send
you a wallet card, certificate, pin and
a patch. |
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| Q: What if I
don't meet the requirements to recertify
by CE? |
| A: To
re-certify, you will need to re-take the
exam. |
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| Q: Who is
eligible to sit for the exam? |
| A: Anyone with a
valid paramedic license is eligible. |
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| Q: What if I
need to cancel my test date? |
| A:
Registration cancellations received by
the BCCTPC® office on or before the
posted registration deadline will be
refunded LESS a $50 handling fee.
NO refunds
will be made after the posted
registration deadline.
Exam fees will
NOT be rolled over to a future exam
date. |
