SPECIALIZE · CCCM
Medical Transport Fundamentals
A comprehensive overview of the two primary modes of international medical transport — air ambulance and commercial medical escort. Designed for everyone working in or around medical transport operations who needs to understand how both work, without the in-depth clinical specialization of the dedicated courses.
CCCM
D
GAMTI Diploma
Valid indefinitely · verifiable credential
Duration
5 hours
Format
Online · Self-paced
Languages
EN · DE · ES · AR
No prerequisites for standalone or CPD booking. CIP required if taken as part of a certification pathway.
INDIVIDUAL
€450
per learner · excl. taxes
COMING SOON — register your interest
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Practical outcomes.
01
Understand the difference between air ambulance and commercial medical escort — when each is used, how they are procured, and what each mode involves operationally
02
Navigate the air ambulance mission lifecycle — from the initial inquiry through patient loading, in-flight management, and hospital handover
03
Understand how commercial medical escort missions are planned and executed — aircraft selection, tarmac access, equipment, and in-flight patient management
04
Recognize the key medical equipment used in both transport modes and understand what it does and why it matters
05
Communicate confidently with air ambulance operators, airlines, medical crews, and assistance coordinators involved in medical transport cases
06
Apply this foundational knowledge directly to clinical case management decisions — fitness to fly, mode selection, and transport risk assessment
COURSE CONTENT
What's inside.
8 modules · 5 hours self-paced.
01
The Medical Transport Landscape
An overview of international medical transport — the two primary modes (air ambulance and commercial medical escort), how they differ, when each applies, and the key players involved
02
Air Ambulance Operations — How It Works
Aircraft types, medical configurations, indications for air ambulance transport, the mission lifecycle from inquiry to handover, permits, and the roles of aviation and medical crew
03
Commercial Medical Escort — How It Works
Types of escort (economy, business class, stretcher), mission planning, airline coordination, tarmac access, and the role of the medical escort professional
04
Medical Equipment in Transport
Key equipment used in both modes — oxygen systems, portable monitors, infusion pumps, stretcher systems — what each does and why it matters for case management decisions
05
In-Flight Patient Care Principles
How altitude affects patients, in-flight monitoring, recognizing deterioration, emergency protocols, and the decision-making framework for both air ambulance and escort missions
06
Fitness to Fly & Mode Selection
How to assess whether a patient is fit to fly, which transport mode is clinically and commercially appropriate, and how this decision is made in the assistance context
07
Documentation, Handover & Compliance
Required documentation for both transport modes — medical reports, airline forms, handover records, chain of custody — and the legal obligations of all parties involved
08
Working with Transport Providers
How to work effectively with air ambulance operators, airlines, ground handlers, and medical crews — communication, coordination, and what to expect from each party in a transport case
WHY THIS COURSE
Choose this course if you want to:
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Understand both primary modes of international medical transport without the full clinical depth of the specialist courses — perfect for case managers, coordinators, and claims professionals who work with transport cases regularly
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Make better case management decisions by understanding what air ambulance and commercial medical escort actually involve operationally — not just the cost
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Communicate more confidently with transport providers, medical crews, and assistance partners when managing or authorizing medical transport
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Build the transport knowledge foundation required for the CCCM certification — the credential for clinical case managers in the global assistance industry
WHO THIS IS FOR
Designed for these roles.
Clinical case managers handling medical transport cases
Assistance coordinators authorizing air ambulance and escort missions
Insurance and claims professionals assessing transport costs
Medical advisors making fitness-to-fly determinations
Network managers working with transport providers
Anyone in the assistance industry who regularly encounters medical transport decisions
PRICING
Coming soon — individually or as a team.
INDIVIDUAL
€450
per learner · one-time · excl. taxes
COMING SOON
✓ Full course access
✓ GAMTI Diploma · valid indefinitely
✓ EN · DE · ES · AR
✓ 3 months platform access
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TEAM (5–15 learners)
€405
per learner · 10% off
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✓ Team dashboard & reporting
✓ Per-learner progress tracking
✓ volume discount applied
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€383
per learner · 15% off
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