QTP4N0X1-13 — Critical Care Technician

QTP4N0X1-13 governs critical care technician qualification training tasks, evaluations, and documentation for Aerospace Medical Service personnel.

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  • Publication number: QTP4N0X1-13
  • Title: CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN
  • Date: 2022-07-12

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QTP4N0X1-13 contains 14 critical care modules covering airway management, ventilation, cardiac monitoring, hemodynamics, vascular assessment, and neurologic monitoring. It requires performance checklists, documented evaluations, remediation, and third-party certification when designated.

Applies to: These documents also will be utilized for assessing/certifying the Aerospace Medical Service Specialist each time that he/she is assigned to a new duty position.

Topics covered

  • Pulmonary artery catheter insertion
  • Cardiac rhythms and waveforms
  • Mechanical ventilation troubleshooting
  • Synchronized cardioversion
  • Hemodynamic pressure measurements
  • Ankle brachial index
  • Intracranial pressure monitoring
  • Cold caloric testing

Questions and answers

How does QTP4N0X1-13 standardize critical care training?

Remember--the objective of each QTP is to standardize training and to allow sufficient time for the trainee to learn each task thoroughly in order to perform the task without assistance. (paragraph 3)

What checklist must be used when evaluating a task objective?

The performance checklist must be used as you evaluate each task objective. (paragraph 4)

Where is QTP task completion documented?

The QTP task completion is to be annotated on AF Form 1098, Special Task Certification and Recurring Training, filed in Part 3, Section B in AFTR. (paragraph 5)

What happens when a trainee does not accomplish an objective?

If the trainee does not accomplish the objective, review the areas which need remediation. (paragraph 6)

When is third-party certification required?

If the task which is being trained requires third-party certification by a task certifier/certifying official, the trainer first must ensure that the trainee is qualified to perform the task without assistance. (paragraph 7)

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