ADAC HEMS Academy

Have you ever wondered how helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) crews prepare for real-life emergencies? Here at the ADAC HEMS Academy in Sankt Augustin, Germany, they undergo rigorous training. The ADAC HEMS Academy is a unique training center focused on HEMS and related fields. Founded in 2009 as a subsidiary of ADAC Luftrettung (ADAC Air Rescue), this academy draws on over 50 years of experience and more than a million HEMS missions. The ADAC HEMS Academy serves as a global hub, training pilots, technical crew members, physicians, paramedics, and nurses from around the world. The training programs cater to various mission profiles, including law enforcement, military, and aerial work. The academy also offers consultancy for HEMS and EMS, including human factor training for high reliability organizations. The ADAC HEMS Academy provides standard training formats, task-oriented courses, and even customized training, especially for multi-professional crews. Beyond its Bonn location, the ADAC HEMS Academy has plans to establish a new state-of-the-art training center, HMotion, in Oberpfaffenhofen, near Munich. This joint venture with Airbus Helicopters aims to provide even more advanced simulation training for H135 and H145 helicopters. This expansion reflects the academy’s continued commitment to improving HEMS operations worldwide. The ADAC HEMS Academy is truly a vital resource for those dedicated to providing swift and effective emergency medical care from the skies.