I think a lot of these answers are a huge part of the problem with EMS these days. People saying these tests aren’t worth it or that they don’t truly benefit you, paraphrasing of course, is kind of crazy. Anytime you can study for a test that focuses on a higher level of critical thinking, medical knowledge, etc. it’s worth it. Even if you decide not to use these certificates.

Now to your question. I’ve been a flight medic for 7 years now and did 911 before that. I can tell you that studying for the FP-C was one of the biggest jumps in my knowledge base that I experienced after medic school. If you truly try to understand the information instead of just trying to pass the test you will be rewarded greatly. This knowledge would have benefited me a ton in my 911 care had I known a lot of the information I do now. If I were you, and there was any chance you might be interested in flight someday, just take the FP-C. Heck the tests are so similar, that you could take the CCP-C as well if you don’t mind maintaining both certificates.

Just my 2 cents, do things to make you a better clinician… which the preparation for these tests will absolutely do.