Charles F. Swearingen

Charles F. Swearingen is an Amazon bestselling author, flight paramedic, educator, and Paralympian. With over 20 years of experience in critical care transport and a passion for teaching, he has dedicated his career to saving lives and empowering clinicians worldwide. From training military elite like Navy SEALs and Air Force PJs to lecturing at national conferences, he has built a reputation as a leading voice in emergency medicine education. Charles blends real-world expertise with a no-nonsense teaching style, making complex medical topics accessible for healthcare professionals at all levels. His books, including The Critical Care Transport Handbook and ECG Hero, are trusted resources for paramedics, nurses, and physicians working in high-pressure environments. Outside of medicine, Charles is a proud Paralympian, having represented Team USA in sitting volleyball at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. A Mississippi native, he continues to fly full-time as a flight paramedic for a Level I trauma center while developing innovative educational content through his company, MeduPros. As a motivational speaker, Charles shares his journey of resilience and reinvention, helping individuals excel in their personal and professional lives. Whether he's transporting critical patients, speaking at national conferences, or developing cutting-edge educational tools, his mission is to educate, inspire, and make an impact.