Pediatric Advanced Transport Course (PATC)
Care for the smallest patients—when it matters most.
ASTNA’s Pediatric Advanced Transport Course (PATC) is a comprehensive pediatric and neonatal transport education program designed for busy transport professionals. PATC is available in two formats: Online (didactic-only) and Hybrid (online + in-person).
ONLINE PATC
Complete the full didactic curriculum at your own pace through our secure learning platform.
- Comprehensive pediatric and neonatal transport education
- Flexible access across supported devices and browsers
- Didactic completion certificate
HYBRID PATC
Approximately 30 total hours of instruction, including:
- Full online PATC curriculum
- Two-day in-person hands-on session
- Required for earning the PATC Provider Card
Hands-On Skill Stations (Hybrid)
- Ventilator lab
- Umbilical line placement
- Needle decompression
- Intraosseous (IO) placement
- Pediatric and neonatal patient assessment scenarios
What You’ll Learn
- Neonatal and pediatric patient assessment during transport
- Airway and ventilator management
- Advanced stabilization strategies
- Critical decision-making in high-risk pediatric and neonatal transport scenarios
- Skill stations (neonatal transport focus)
- Ventilator lab
- Umbilical line placement
- Needle decompression
- IO placement
- Patient assessment scenarios
Both options focus on the resuscitation, stabilization, and transport of critically ill and injured pediatric patients and align with CAMTS-recommended transport education.
Eligibility & Notes
- Open to transport professionals providing direct patient care (ground or air)
- Minimum of six months transport experience recommended
- Course preparation and study are required
- Continuing education contact hours are provided
Hybrid Pricing
ASTNA/I-CAPP Members | Non-Members/Prospects |
$555 | $695 |
Online-Only Pricing
ASTNA/I-CAPP Members | Non-Members/Prospects |
$298 | $425 |
Corporate Discounts Available - Contact us at astna@astna.org for more information.
Interested in Hybrid or Hosting a Course?
If you’re interested hosting a Hybrid PATC course, please contact: