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EMS SYSTEMS

EMS SYSTEMS. National Groups and Associations. Paramedic Association of Canada. Canada’s only national organization ‘May’ Regulate Practice ‘May’ Approve Training Programs. Belonging to a Professional Organization is a good way to keep informed about the latest technology.

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EMS SYSTEMS

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  1. EMS SYSTEMS National Groups and Associations

  2. Paramedic Association of Canada • Canada’s only national organization • ‘May’ Regulate Practice • ‘May’ Approve Training Programs

  3. Belonging to a Professional Organization is a good way to keep informed about the latest technology.

  4. Professional Organizations Include: • Paramedic Association of Canadahttp://www.paramedic.ca • Ontario Paramedic Associationhttp://www.ontarioparamedic.ca • Various other Provincial Associations • BC • Alberta • Saskatchewan • Quebec • Nova Scotia • New Brunswick • PEI • Yukon

  5. OPA- Ontario Paramedic Association • www.ontarioparamedic.ca • Focus • What is its mandate or mission statement? • What chapters are in this Association? • When is EMS week? • What are we going to do about it here at Fleming?

  6. American Professional Organizations Include: • National Association of EMT's • National Association of Search and Rescue • National Association of State EMS Directors • National Association of EMS Physicians • National Flight Paramedics Association • National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators

  7. A variety of journals are available to keep the paramedic aware of the latest changes in this ever-changing industry.

  8. These Professional Journals Include: • Annals of Emergency Medicine • Canadian Paramedic • Emergency Medical Services Journal • Emergency • Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) http://www.jems.com/ • Journal of Emergency Medicine

  9. Professional Journals: • Journal of Pediatric Emergency Medicine • Journal of Trauma • Prehospital Emergency Care • http://www.paramedic-network-news.com/

  10. Research • Research programs are essential for moral, educational, medical, financial, and practical reasons. • Future EMS research must address the following issues: • Which interventions actually reduce morbidity and mortality? • Are the benefits of a procedure worth the risk? • What is the cost-benefit ratio?

  11. OPALS • Benefits of ALS?? • Phase 1: Evaluate system as it is • Phase 2: Add defib response (< 8 minutes > 90% of the time) • Phase 3: Add ALS response (< 8 minutes 90% of the time) • Outcomes • Cardiac arrest survival • Sub studies

  12. The Components of a Research Program: (1 of 2) • Identify a problem. • Identify the body of knowledge on the subject. • Select the best design for the study. • Begin the study and collect raw data.

  13. The Components of a Research Program: (2 of 2) • Analyze the data. • Assess and evaluate the results. • Write a concise, comprehensive description of the study for publication in a medical journal.

  14. System Financing • EMS funding can come from a variety of sources. • Fee-for-service from Provincial Health Insurance Plans, private insurance companies, or private paying patients is common. • Public Utility Models are becomingincreasingly popular.

  15. Summary • History of EMS • Components of an EMS System • National Groups andAssociations

  16. For Next WeekRoles and Responsibilities of the ParamedicPreparation for work Topics Responsibilities of the Paramedic Personal and Professional Development Professional Ethics Professional Attitudes Continuing Education

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