1. What is an Air Ambulance?
   An Air Ambulance is a custom configured aircraft used to transport both emergent and non emergent patients from one location to another. The air ambulance service comes into consideration when distance, speed and patient condition are beyond the capabilities of a ground ambulance. Our aircraft are configured and staffed to resemble a self-contained critical care unit.
    

2. What should I look for in an Air Ambulance Provider?
   There are many things to consider. Choose a provider who is licensed and insured. Ideally, they will own their own aircraft, medical equipment and have a staffed medical crew. Companies who have voluntarily undergone rigorous training and stringent safety procedures are accredited in the industry by CAMTS and/or EURAMI.
    

3. What is the benefit to the patient by being accredited by both CAMTS and EURAMI?
   Our accreditations go beyond what standard state licensure requires for our staff, equipment and safety record. Both CAMTS and EURAMI certifications focus heavily on high quality patient care, superior crew education, aircraft maintenance and an overall record of transport safety.
   
   Currently there are only 2 programs in the World to hold both Accreditations. Air Ambulance Professionals was the first in the WORLD and is currently the ONLY program in the State of Florida to be dual-accredited.
    

4. What does your quote include?
   Air Ambulance Professionals provide an all inclusive quote. The price includes our specialized medical team, equipment and medications required, ground ambulance on both ends as well as our ICU (intensive care unit) configured Lear Jet.
    

5. What destinations can you fly to?
   Due to the long range capabilities of our Lear Jet 35's, Air Ambulance Professionals is able to service the entire Caribbean (including Cuba), North, Central and South America.
    

6. Do you own your own aircraft?
   Yes, Air Ambulance Professionals owns all of its aircraft. Our Fleet includes 2 long range Lear Jet 35's and a Lear Jet 24D. Brian Weisz, owner of AAPI, is a Principle Owner and President of Sea to Sky Air Inc., which is our Part 135 Certificate Holder (K7YA27JO).
    

7. Can loved ones accompany the patient?
   Loved ones are welcome to accompany the patient. Depending on the patient's mental alertness, we can take up to 3 additional passengers.
    

8. What are the qualifications of your medical team?
   All of our medical crew qualification requirements go beyond the industry minimum. Our medical crew meets our requirement of a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in either:

   • Trauma

   • Critical Care

   • Intensive Care

   • Emergency Medicine

   Our medical crew is comprised of highly trained professionals including:

   • ICU (intensive care unit) Registered Nurses

   • CCU (critical care unit) Registered Nurses

   • ER (emergency room) Registered Nurses

   • "911" Paramedics

   • Registered Respirator Therapists

   • Emergency and or Critical Care Experienced Physicians

   At Air Ambulance Professionals, each Staff member has a minimum of 3-5 years ER/ICU, is certified in Flight Physiology, attends Quarterly Intubation Labs, Bi-Annual mock codes, simulated medical interventions and advanced airway training. All of our continuous training is well beyond state minimum requirements.
    

9. What Continuing Education requirements are expected of your medical crew?

   • We require our medical flight crew to receive CE credits for the following:

     • ACLS

     • BTLS

     • ATLS

     • PALS

     • Flight Physiology Medicine/Air Medical Core Curriculum

     • Advance airway training

     • Quarterly Intubation Skills Lab

     • Bi-annual Mock Code Lab
        

10. Will my insurance pay for the Air Ambulance services?
    Air Ambulance Professionals is a provider for numerous insurance organizations. Please contact our flight coordinators to learn more.
     

11. Is there a bathroom on board?
    There is a "potty seat" on board the Lear 35's, however, due to the aircraft configuration it is encouraged to use the restroom prior to departure.
     

12. Can we bring luggage on board?
    Due to size and weight limitations on our specialized aircraft, passengers are able to bring only one carry-on sized piece of luggage per person. If you have more than one bag, we will help you make alternative arrangements for your luggage.
     

13. Are there patients you are not able to help?
    While we have a history of providing care to the vast majority of patients that contact us, there are a few exceptions. We are unable to care for high-risk obstetric patients, or patients with SARS, Avian Flu, active tuberculosis and those who exceed 350 lbs.

Have a question we haven't covered here? Please call us directly so that we can provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Call our Flight Coordinators now at 800-752-4195.