What FlightBridgeED does

FlightBridgeED, LLC is a private Kentucky-based education company that delivers advanced certification prep, continuing education, and clinical reference tools for U.S. flight paramedics, critical care transport paramedics and nurses, emergency responders, and entry-level EMT students. Founded in 2012 and operating as a bootstrapped LLC with 11–50 employees, the company has assembled a content ecosystem centered on six IBSC-approved advanced certification review courses (FP-C, CCP-C, CFRN, CTRN, WP-C, C-NPT), the ARC+ Advanced Refresher Course (200+ CAPCE-accredited CE hours accepted in all 50 states), hybrid 14-week intensives and cadaver labs, and the offline-capable Paratus mobile application covering 170+ drugs. Content accuracy is maintained by a 30+ person clinical volunteer team spanning physicians, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics, and respiratory therapists.

The platform is monetized through a mix of annual subscriptions (review courses, ARC+, Paratus app, podcast CE), one-time purchases (practice-exam simulations, master classes, textbooks, branded merchandise), and higher-anchored in-person/hybrid tuition (EMT $1,495, RN-to-EMT $1,295, ventilation practicum). Distribution combines self-serve e-commerce on flightbridgeed.com, a reseller relationship with Gabra.Events for live courses, app-store distribution of Paratus, an emerging institutional/organizational licensing motion, an 8-podcast network, and the annual FAST conference (FAST25 Lexington; FAST26 Austin announced). February 2025's acquisition of Long Pause Media brought the EMS 20/20 podcast and media production in-house. Differentiators include CAPCE/Kentucky Board of Nursing accreditations, an Exam Pass Commitment guarantee, multi-certification coverage under a single vendor, and tight top-of-funnel demand generation through podcasts, YouTube, TikTok creators, and an active conference presence.

Name

FlightBridgeED

Legal name

FlightBridgeED, LLC

Website

https://flightbridgeed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FlightBridgeED is a private, bootstrapped Kentucky-based education company delivering IBSC-approved advanced certification prep (FP-C, CCP-C, CFRN, CTRN, WP-C, C-NPT), CAPCE-accredited continuing education via ARC+, and the offline-capable Paratus drug-reference mobile app to flight paramedics, critical care transport clinicians, and EMS nurses across all 50 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EMS / Critical Care Continuing Education

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Flight Booking & Airfare Management (EDAIANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD), In-Flight Health, Safety & Medical Services (THABAMAF)

Keywords

• Critical care education
• EMS certification review
• Transport medicine training
• Paramedic continuing education
• Flight nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowling Green

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Online Certification Review Courses: One-year subscription access to advanced certification exam prep courses (FP-C, CCP-C, CFRN, CTRN, WP-C, C-NPT). Price points at $237-$395 with seasonal discounts (40% off during Summer Sale).
2. ARC+ Advanced Refresher Course: Annual subscription to CE library with 200+ continuing education hours, CAPCE-accredited, accepted in all 50 states. Includes optional IBSC recertification voucher add-on ($60 savings).
3. Paratus Mobile App Subscription: Annual subscription to Paratus emergency medicine reference app. Available for individual subscription or organizational/institutional licenses.
4. In-Person/Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combining online learning with in-person instruction (EMT Course $1,495, RN to EMT Course $1,295, Ventilation Practicum $400).
5. Master Classes and CE Subscriptions: Individual course purchases (Cadaver Lab $59, ECMO/Cardiac bundles $99-$198) and EMS 20/20 Podcast CE subscription at $39/year.
6. Practice Exams: Simulation-based practice exams for C-NPT ($79.99), CCP-C ($79.99), and FP-C/CFRN ($79.99).
7. Books and Merchandise: Sale of textbooks (Vent Management series, Critical Care book at $46.99-$77.95) and branded merchandise (mugs, t-shirts, challenge coins).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FlightBridgeED provides continuing education, certification review courses, and clinical reference tools for paramedics, flight nurses, critical care transport clinicians, and EMS professionals. Offerings include online review courses for credentials such as FP-C, CCP-C, CFRN, CTRN, WP-C, and C-NPT, the Paratus clinical reference mobile application, books, podcasts, in-person courses, and the FAST conference. Content is targeted at pre-hospital, critical care, emergency, and transport medicine practitioners.

Product overview

FlightBridgeED is an advanced certification and continuing education platform for EMS, nursing, and critical care transport clinicians. The core portfolio centers on online review courses (FP-C, CCP-C, CFRN, CTRN, WP-C, C-NPT) and the ARC+ Advanced Refresher Course offering 200+ CAPCE-accredited CE hours, supplemented by in-person/hybrid courses (EMT, RN-to-EMT, ATLAS, ventilation practicum), the Paratus mobile app (drug calculators and resuscitation guidelines), practice exam simulations, master classes, branded merchandise, and an extensive podcast network (The FlightBridgeED Podcast, EMS Lighthouse Project, Standard of Care, 22 At The Lips, Alert Medic 1, EMS 20/20, EMS CAST, Life and Sirens). The platform also publishes textbooks including Vent Management series titles and Advanced Concepts in Critical Care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Paratus: Mobile application providing drug calculators, resuscitation guidelines, treatment libraries, and equipment checklists for pre-hospital and critical care transport professionals.
• ARC+
• FAST
• Long Pause Media

Products and services

• FP-C Review Course
• CCP-C Review Course
• CFRN Review Course
• CTRN Review Course
• WP-C Review Course
• C-NPT Review Course
• ARC+ Course
• Paratus Mobile App
• FAST Conference
• Books and Print Materials
• FlightBridgeED Podcasts

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% savings during Summer Sale on all online review courses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EMS World ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlightBridgeED was a visible presence at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis, using the platform to announce FAST26: Austin. The company participates as exhibitor and educator, reaching 7,000+ EMS professionals from over 50 countries at the annual event.
• Gabra.EventscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGabra.Events serves as the event platform partner for FlightBridgeED in-person courses, enabling registration and delivery of hybrid classroom-based education including EMT courses and hybrid intensives.
• Paratus MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlightBridgeED partners with Paratus Medical to distribute the Paratus app, selling discounted 1-year subscription codes while Paratus Medical handles the app development, maintenance, and provides institutional/organizational licensing options. FlightBridgeED serves as a marketing and sales channel for the Paratus app ecosystem.
• IBSC (International Board of Specialty Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlightBridgeED is IBSC-approved and offers discounted recertification vouchers ($325 vs $385 direct), providing a cost savings benefit for IBSC-certified professionals renewing their credentials through FlightBridgeED's platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Jones & Bartlett Learning: Jones & Bartlett Learning is a major medical/EMS textbook publisher and educational content provider, part of Ascend Learning. Broad incumbent with overlapping EMS/critical care content, deeper university and institutional distribution, and textbook offerings comparable to FlightBridgeED's book products.
• Vector Solutions (Medic-CE): Vector Solutions acquired Medic-CE to form one of the largest EMS/corrections/healthcare training platforms, offering CAPCE-accredited CE and a broad course catalog for enterprise and individual learners. A larger incumbent with deeper enterprise sales motion and broader content library, directly competitive with FlightBridgeED's ARC+ subscription and institutional licensing ambitions.

Direct peers

• Prodigy EMS: Prodigy EMS offers online EMS exam preparation and review courses for NREMT and advanced certifications. Direct peer targeting the same paramedic and EMT certification prep market as FlightBridgeED's review course portfolio.
• Master Your Medics: Master Your Medics produces critical care and flight paramedic education content including TikTok creator presence that FlightBridgeED directly features as a community creator. Direct peer in advanced certification prep and EMS continuing education, with overlapping audience of flight/critical care transport clinicians.
• Code3 CME: Code3 CME provides CAPCE-accredited EMS continuing education and certification review courses, including paramedic and EMT content. Direct competitor to FlightBridgeED in the CE subscription and exam prep category with overlapping learner base.
• Limmer Creative: Limmer Creative is a direct competitor in EMS exam preparation and continuing education, offering review apps and courses for NREMT, FP-C, CCP-C and other certifications. Highly comparable to FlightBridgeED's core review course and Paratus mobile app offerings targeting the same flight/critical care paramedic and EMT learner segments.

Others

• Bound Tree Medical: Bound Tree Medical is a major EMS medical supplies distributor (part of Sarnova) that has expanded into training and education content for EMS buyers. Adjacent ecosystem participant with shared EMS customer base but operating in distribution/supplies rather than CE delivery.
• EMS World: EMS World is the leading EMS industry media brand and operator of the annual EMS World Expo (where FlightBridgeED exhibited and announced FAST26). Adjacent competitor/partner via events and editorial content reaching the same 7,000+ EMS professional audience.
• International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC): IBSC is the certification body that issues FP-C, CCP-C, WP-C, and C-NPT credentials. FlightBridgeED is an IBSC-approved provider offering a discounted recertification voucher. Not a competitor but a key ecosystem partner/regulator whose certification standards define the addressable exam prep market.
• NAEMT: NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians) is the largest EMS professional association offering CE-accredited courses (PHTLS, AMLS, etc.) widely used for recertification. Adjacent provider serving overlapping EMS learners; FlightBridgeED's CAPCE-accredited ARC+ complements NAEMT courses for full recertification needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/flightbed
• Xx.com/flightbridgeed
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlightBridgeEd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flightbridgeed

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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