Education
Metro Life Flight offers a number of educational opportunities for pre-hospital and hospital providers in order to enhance patient care.
Metro Life Flight Critical Care Symposium
The 40th Annual Metro Life Flight Critical Care Symposium will be March 24-25, 2023.
MetroHealth Medical Center is an approved continuing education site by the State of Ohio Board of Emergency Services, Approval #1202.
Landing Zone Training
Metro Life Flight offers landing zone training to help prepare first responders to safely set-up an LZ for an emergency helicopter scene response. This presentation is eligible for EMS CE credit.
Lectures
Metro Life Flight offers free continuing education lectures, case reviews and will consider developing a specific topic to meet your educational needs for the purpose of improving outcomes in your community. MetroHealth Medical Center is an approved continuing education site by the State of Ohio Board of Emergency Services, Approval #1202.
Request a Continuing Education Lecture
Transport Observation Program
The Metro Life Flight Transport Observation Program (TOPS) is available to public safety, pre-hospital and hospital personnel.
Fly with us for one eight-hour day shift (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and learn about our program, patient care and aircraft safety. You may choose from our base in Lorain County or Wayne County.
Who Can Observe:
- Public safety personnel (Police / Fire / EMS / Dispatchers)
- Medical personnel (Paramedics / Nurses / Physicians / Advanced Practice Providers)
- We are not accepting students at this time.
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Good physical health
- Weight must be less than 220 lbs.
- Must present proof of certification / licensure upon arrival to base
- Review the TOPS guidelines
If you are eligible, please contact Metro Life Flight with the following information:
- Name, current title/position/certification, and organization
- Weight
- Phone number
- Desired Metro Life Flight base and dates of availability
Please determine which base is most convenient for you.
Lorain County Regional Airport
44050 Russia Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Wayne County Airport
6020 Honeytown Road
Smithville, OH 44677
