The world’s only critical care paramedic team providing neonatal, pediatric and maternity care.
Infant Transport Team (ITT) paramedics provide advanced care for newborns, children and pregnant patients. They complete extensive training in pediatric, neonatal and maternal care. They also bring many years of experience from other areas of paramedicine.
Before joining the ITT, all paramedics are licensed as critical care paramedics in BC and then complete additional specialty training.
The ITT delivers intensive care unit (ICU)-level care to patients in remote and rural communities. The team works closely with physician specialists from:
- Pediatric ICU
- Neonatal ICU
- Maternal-fetal medicine
These specialists are based at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre.
The ITT is based at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver. The team travels across the province using:
- Helicopters
- Jets
- Turboprop aircraft
For shorter distances or bad weather, the team uses specialized ground ambulances.
The team uses advanced emergency medical equipment that is becoming smaller, lighter and more efficient. This allows them to provide high-quality care during transport.
New critical care paramedics complete an 8- to 10-month training program. This program is competency-based and prepares them to care for patients from birth to 17 years of age.
ITT paramedics are trained in advanced procedures and technologies, including:
