chbare Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 I understand there will be a push for the implementation of these new changes in the next year or so. Just wanted to see people's thoughts on this change. In addition, I would like to see if anybody has up to date information regarding requirements, courses, and testing. From what I understand, the process is still in it's infancy. This actually does effect me as I am currently working under a contract that requires me to maintain current NREMT-I credentials. This will eventually transition into A-EMT as I understand. So, I may need to ensure I maintain NREMT credentials. Link to a fairly current article: http://www.the-iaa.org/aux/2008/Brown%20Sc...%20Practice.pdf Take care, chbare.
spenac Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 I do not have curent information, sorry. I do think this will be good for our profession.
chbare Posted December 28, 2008 Author Posted December 28, 2008 No worries, I suspect things are still in their infancy in any event. I am not sure what to make of it; however, it does not appear that any significant improvements in education will be mandated, other than transition training. The whole I/99's transitioning into the paramedic role without any clinical requirements is rather...interesting. Take care, chbare.
chbare Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 Additional information. These links are to some of the tentative educational drafts and standards. http://www.nemses.org/draftstandards.html http://www.nemses.org/draft_standards/detail.cfm Take care, chbare.
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