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Joint Position Statement on Degree Requirements for Paramedics.

Sean M Caffrey, Leaugeay C Barnes, David J Olvera

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Paramedics should complete formal education, culminating in an associate degree. This educational advancement aims to improve patient care and elevate paramedicine as a healthcare profession.

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Emergency Medical Services Education
Paramedic Training Standards

Background:

Current paramedic training lacks a standardized, formal educational pathway.
Professional organizations advocate for enhanced paramedic education to meet evolving healthcare demands.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a formal education process for paramedics, culminating in an associate degree.
To outline the anticipated benefits of a degree requirement for paramedic practice.

Main Methods:

Consensus statement from leading EMS professional organizations.
Review of current educational standards and professional practice needs.

Main Results:

Advocacy for a mandatory associate degree for paramedic licensure and practice.
Projected improvements in the quality of care provided by paramedics.

Conclusions:

Implementing an associate degree requirement will professionalize paramedicine.
Enhanced paramedic education is crucial for advancing patient care outcomes and the EMS profession.