Life Flight Network - Portland Oregon helicopter and fixed wing medical transport service

Overview

The purpose of the Ride Along (RAL) Program is to improve relationships and the perception of LFN, to gain an understanding of the care of the patient in the aeromedical setting, to understand the critical care aspects of Air Medical Transport and the challenges of patient care during air transport, and offers an educational opportunity to understand the benefits of air transport and care rendered by the air medical crew.

The Life Flight Network RAL Program is available for FIRE and EMS personnel, and HEALTH CARE WORKERS on a case-by-case basis whom the experience relates to their work and they would benefit from the RAL. The participant must be in good health and must not be suffering from any illness or injury, including cold, flu, or respiratory infection on the day of their ride along shift. Every rider must bring a copy of their current TB vaccination (current is within the last year). Participants must weigh 225 lbs or less fully dressed due to operational limits and be > 18 years of age. Please see the complete Ride Along Guidelines.

Potential riders can schedule a RAL by contacting the RAL Coordinator at (503) 678-4364 or clicking the emailing us at: ridealong@lifeflight.org.

Agency Training and Public Education

LFN regularly offers training to police, fire and EMS agencies as well as public education by participating in EMS drills and disaster response, safety fairs, EMS open houses, SKID programs, trauma prevention programs such as Trauma Nurses Talk Tough, career days and other events. EMS training includes LFN operations, LZ setup and coordination, patient loading and safety around the aircraft, as well as specific topics requested by the local agencies. To schedule training or education, please call the LFN Outreach Coordinator at (503) 678-4364, ext. 106 or click the following link: ems@lifeflight.org. Please take a moment to view the Life Flight Training Video.

Trauma and Critical Care Conferences

LFN regularly sponsors Trauma and Critical Care Conferences throughout Oregon and SW Washington through our clinical educator, focusing on selected topics in prehospital, resuscitation, continuing care and management of trauma and critical care patients. Conferences are offered to physicians, nurses, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and paramedic/EMT's, and are offered through the cooperation of our cosponsoring organizations. For specific conferences and educational opportunities, please contact our clinical educator at (503) 678-4364. ext 101 or by emailing education@lifeflight.org. Continuing Medical Education credits and contact hours are also offered.