Alan M Batt, Meghan Lysko, Jennifer L Bolster, Pierre Poirier, Derek Cassista, Michael Austin, Cheryl Cameron, Elizabeth A Donnelly, Becky Donelon, Noël Dunn, William Johnston, Chelsea Lanos, Tyne M Lunn, Paige Mason, Sean Teed, Charlene Vacon, Walter Tavares
INTRODUCTION: Paramedic practice is highly variable, occurs in diverse contexts, and involves the assessment and management of a range of presentations of varying acuity across the lifespan. As a result, attempts to define paramedic practice have been challenging and incomplete. This has led to inaccurate or under-representations of practice that can ultimately affect education, assessment, and the delivery of care. In this study, we outline our efforts to better identify, explore, and represent professional practice when developing a national competency framework for paramedics in Canada...
May 5, 2024: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)