The MedSTAR Fly-Along Program is designed to allow Health Professionals or related Emergency Services Personnel, who meet our specific requirements, to accompany the MedSTAR Team on flights.  The program benefits both the observer and the medical crew when knowledge and expertise are shared during the observer experience. 

The observer will better understand and appreciate the range of responsibility in pre-flight preparation, pre-flight assessment/preparation and intervention,  in-flight limitations and environment, and aircraft operational procedures.

 1. Statement of Policy

    To provide an educational opportunity for personnel to participate in patient care transports. 

2. Qualifications

    A. Pennsylvania certified paramedic with medical command status.

      B. Pennsylvania certified emergency medical technician.

      C. Practicing Registered Nurse.

      D. Communications specialists. 

      E. Physically fit, without restrictions; i.e. motion sickness, lifting restrictions, etc.

      F. Maximum body weight of 200 pounds.

3. Dress Code

    A. Boots

      B. Regular work uniform; i.e. jumpsuit, EMS pants and shirt, etc.

      C. Appropriate weather protection; i.e. turtleneck, long underwear, heavy socks, gloves.  100% cotton garments are suggested.

4. Schedule

    A. Months of March, April, May, September, October, and November.

      B. Six hour shifts (9am-3pm and 3pm-9pm).  Individual may fly once during the spring and once during the fall.  May reschedule if there is inclement weather and the aircraft is unable to fly.

      C. Contact the appropriate base by telephone to schedule your session.  MedSTAR I (534-9256).  MedSTAR II (949-4351).

5. Requirements

    A. Appropriate safety briefing prior to flight, which will be provided on the day of the fly along.

6. Continuing Education

    A. Completion of the "Fly Along Orientation Program" will provide 6.5 hours to paramedics and PHRN's only and 4.0 hours for EMT's.  Please complete a continuing education card.