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

Overview


Ride Along Program

The purpose of the Ride Along Program is to strengthen relationships and provide an understanding of patient care in the aviation setting, critical care aspects of air medical transport, and the benefits of air transport and care rendered by the air medical crew.

The Life Flight Network RAL Program is available for fire department, EMS and health care workers based upon how the individual would benefit from the RAL and the applicability of the experience to their current job. 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.

Please see the complete Ride Along Guidelines and complete the Ride Along Request Form to schedule a Ride Along. Potential riders can schedule a Ride Along by contacting the RAL Coordinator at: ridealong@lifeflight.org.

Agency Training and Public Education

Life Flight Network 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 Life Flight Network 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 Life Flight Network Outreach Coordinator at (503) 678-4364, ext. 229 or click the following link: ems@lifeflight.org. Please take a moment to view the Life Flight Training Video.

Trauma and Critical Care Conferences

Life Flight Network regularly sponsors Trauma and Critical Care Conferences throughout Oregon and Washington through our Clinical Education Program, 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 227 or by emailing education@lifeflight.org. Continuing Medical Education credits and contact hours are also offered.