Research profession and Practice EMS SYSTEMS National Groups and Associations

Research profession and Practice Paramedic Association of Canada Canada’s only national organization ‘May’ Regulate Practice ‘May’ Approve Training Programs

Research profession and Practice Belonging to a Professional Organization is a good way to keep informed about the latest technology.

Research profession and Practice Professional Organizations Include: Paramedic Association of Canada Ontario Paramedic Association Various other Provincial Associations –BC –Alberta –Saskatchewan –Quebec –Nova Scotia –New Brunswick –PEI –Yukon

Research profession and Practice OPA- Ontario Paramedic Association 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?

Research profession and Practice 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

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

Research profession and Practice These Professional Journals Include: Annals of Emergency Medicine Canadian Paramedic Emergency Medical Services Journal Emergency Journal of Emergency MedicalServices (JEMS) Journal of Emergency Medicine

Research profession and Practice Professional Journals: Journal of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal of Trauma Prehospital Emergency Care news.com/

Research profession and Practice 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?

Research profession and Practice OPALS Benefits of ALS?? –Phase 1: Evaluate system as it is –Phase 2: Add defib response ( 90% of the time) –Phase 3: Add ALS response (< 8 minutes 90% of the time) Outcomes –Cardiac arrest survival –Sub studies

Research profession and Practice 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.

Research profession and Practice 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.

Research profession and Practice 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 becoming increasingly popular.

Research profession and Practice Summary History of EMS Components of an EMS System National Groups and Associations

Research profession and Practice For Next Week Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic Preparation for work Topics – Responsibilities of the Paramedic – Personal and Professional Development – Professional Ethics – Professional Attitudes – Continuing Education