Specialty Care & Critical Care Transport
SCT/CCT ambulance transport for high-acuity patients including ventilator-dependent, cardiac, and ICU-level cases across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
What Is SCT / CCT Transport?
Specialty Care Transport / Critical Care Transport (SCT/CCT) provides the highest level of ambulance care for patients who require advanced clinical interventions during transfer. These transports are staffed by Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and EMTs trained to manage complex medical needs in transit.
From ventilator-dependent patients to those requiring IV medication titration, cardiac monitoring, or blood product transport, our SCT/CCT crews deliver ICU-level care from pickup to destination.
All clinical staff are employed and operate under Medical Director oversight. No contractors, no outsourced crews.
Capabilities Checklist
- Ventilator management
- IV drip titration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Blood product transport
- Full critical care life support
- RN and/or RT on every SCT/CCT call
- 24/7 availability
Every SCT / CCT Transport Includes
Advanced clinical staffing, specialized equipment, and continuous monitoring for the most critical patients.
RN / RT Staffed Crew
Every SCT/CCT transport includes a Registered Nurse and/or Respiratory Therapist alongside EMTs, all employed by West Coast Ambulance.
Ventilator Management
Full ventilator management capability for patients requiring mechanical ventilation during interfacility transfer.
IV Medication Administration
Continuous IV drip titration and medication administration managed by clinical staff throughout transport.
Cardiac Monitoring
Continuous cardiac monitoring with 12-lead capability ensures real-time assessment of cardiac patients in transit.
Blood Product Transport
Safe transport of patients requiring blood products with proper protocols and continuous clinical monitoring.
Complete Documentation
Detailed ePCR documentation and clinical handoff reports for both sending and receiving facility teams.
Trusted by Critical Care Teams
SCT/CCT transport is utilized by facilities managing the most critical and complex patient populations.
ICUs
Transfers from intensive care units to specialty centers or step-down facilities.
Cardiac Units
Cardiac patients requiring continuous monitoring and intervention during transfer.
NICUs
Neonatal ICU transfers requiring specialized critical care during transport.
Burn Centers
Burn patients requiring advanced monitoring and pain management en route.
Specialty Hospitals
Transfers to and from specialty hospitals across the region.
What to Expect
You Request
Call 800-880-0556, submit online, or have your facility place the order with patient details.
We Confirm
Dispatch confirms the booking, assigns the right crew and vehicle, and provides an ETA.
Crew Arrives
Your assigned crew arrives at the pickup location, introduces themselves, and prepares the patient.
Safe Delivery
Patient is transported safely. Trip documentation and ePCR available for the sending facility.
"The RN and RT crews that WCA sends for our ICU transfers are exceptionally skilled. We trust them with our most critical patients."
Prior authorization typically required. Custom pricing for long-distance CCT. View full pricing guide →
Medi-Cal, Medicare, and most commercial insurance accepted. We verify coverage before transport — no surprise bills. Learn about insurance & billing →
Request SCT / CCT Transport
Available 24/7 across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Call dispatch or email us to arrange critical care transport.