Thank you for your interest in the Medflight Ride-Along program. If you are directly involved in the care of patients either through the emergency medical services or within a hospital system, you are invited to take part in the Ride-Along Program

The purpose of our Rider/Observer program is to provide Nurses, Emergency Medical Personnel or designated personnel the opportunity to participate as an observer on transports and to educate participants about the emergency air-medical services. They will have the opportunity to interact with members of the flight team.

Our Ride-Along days are Tuesdays, Thursdays from 09:00- 18:00 EST in Pikeville and are designed to be an observation experience only.

Due to changing weather conditions and aircraft maintenance schedules, you will need to call our base (1-606-218-4600) to confirm aircraft availability on the morning of your scheduled ride date. All other questions should be directed  to e-mail: ridealong@medflightofeky.org

The appropriate attire would include Khakis, BDUs, Polo.  No scrubs, tennis shoes, or open toed shoes. Preferably boots or shoes with ankle support. Professional attire is expected and you will be sent home for improper attire by any one of the flight staff.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Candidate is currently employed as an EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter, Police Officer, Dispatcher, RN, or MD/DO within the Medflight service area.
  • Students enrolled and currently taking courses of Medicine or Nursing that relates to Emergency Medicine If you do not meet the criteria listed above you may be considered upon an individual basis.

  • Maximum Rider weight allowable is 200 lbs.

  • Your agency program and a personal ID must be validated the day you ride-along. This is required under FAA guidelines. If you do not have an ID, you will not be allowed to fly.

GUIDELINES:
  • Please arrive to the assigned base at 9am. You will be able to fly until 6pm.
  • If you get lost please call the Medflight base at 606-218-4600 and we can then help you with directions.
  • Bring money or food to eat. We have a refrigerator and a microwave for your use. Keeping a full belly can help airsickness.
  • Bring something to do while you are not flying (i.e. school work or books to read).
  • Bring a jacket for cold weather and dress appropriately to stay warm. (Long johns are suggested for cold weather). Bring water to take with you if it is a warm day to keep you hydrated.
  • There is a chance that you could be left at a hospital or scene if there is a weight issue or if a two patient flight arises with a weight issue. You will not be allowed to go on a flight if it is a neonatal or balloon pump flight.
  • The pilot in charge has the discretion to defer a ride-along on any flight they deem necessary.
  • Please make sure that you have  arranged your own transport if we have to leave you behind.

 

 

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Medflight of East Ky reserves the right to refuse participation
at any time, at the discretion of the pilot or flight crew.