SCT/CCT ambulance transport for high-acuity patients including ventilator-dependent, cardiac, and ICU-level cases across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
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.
Advanced clinical staffing, specialized equipment, and continuous monitoring for the most critical patients.
Every SCT/CCT transport includes a Registered Nurse and/or Respiratory Therapist alongside EMTs, all employed by West Coast Ambulance.
Full ventilator management capability for patients requiring mechanical ventilation during interfacility transfer.
Continuous IV drip titration and medication administration managed by clinical staff throughout transport.
Continuous cardiac monitoring with 12-lead capability ensures real-time assessment of cardiac patients in transit.
Safe transport of patients requiring blood products with proper protocols and continuous clinical monitoring.
Detailed ePCR documentation and clinical handoff reports for both sending and receiving facility teams.
SCT/CCT transport is utilized by facilities managing the most critical and complex patient populations.
Transfers from intensive care units to specialty centers or step-down facilities.
Cardiac patients requiring continuous monitoring and intervention during transfer.
Neonatal ICU transfers requiring specialized critical care during transport.
Burn patients requiring advanced monitoring and pain management en route.
Transfers to and from specialty hospitals across the region.
Call 800-880-0556, submit online, or have your facility place the order with patient details.
Dispatch confirms the booking, assigns the right crew and vehicle, and provides an ETA.
Your assigned crew arrives at the pickup location, introduces themselves, and prepares the patient.
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 →
Available 24/7 across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Call dispatch or email us to arrange critical care transport.
