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NAEMSP Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedic Workshop Michael Wilcox M.D., FACEP, FAAFP
1/22/2017
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North Central EMS Institute/ Paramedic Foundation, Community Paramedic Curriculum
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Disclosures: None
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Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification Future considerations Conclusion
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Objectives After attending this presentation the participant will know the: Origin of the Community Paramedic curriculum Modular components of the CP Curriculum Manner of testing and certification of the CP candidate Dynamic nature of making changes in curriculum based upon student feedback
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Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification Future considerations Conclusion
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Introduction Curriculum
Initial curriculum was developed at Hennepin Technical College within the Minnesota State College and University System in (MNSCU) Funding was provided by a grant from the Office of Rural Health- Minnesota Department of Health Assistance in developing the curriculum came from additional educational organizations
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The Community Healthcare and Emergency Collaborative
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Introduction Acceptance
To be accepted as a Community Paramedic candidate the student must meet 3 qualifications: 2 years of experience as a “street” paramedic (911 responder) An interest in community health initiatives Letter of recommendation from the candidate’s EMS Medical Director
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Introduction Nationwide
Since its inception 177 Minnesota Paramedics and 600 National and International Paramedics have completed the course 38 States 2 Canadian providences 1 candidate from Saudi Arabia
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Hennepin Technical College Trained by Location
2 Canada 24 Maine 12 Washington Montana 23 North Dakota 177 Minnesota Oregon 10 Idaho 46 Wisconsin Michigan New Jersey Wyoming Iowa 8 Indiana California Nebraska Ohio 6 Illinois Colorado Nevada Kansas Missouri Kentucky 34 North Carolina Arkansas South Carolina 10 Georgia Texas Saudi Arabia
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Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification Future considerations Conclusion
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Curriculum Structure Levels
Level 1- Non- paramedic filling some roles of the Community Paramedic Level 2- Certificate or Associate Degree Level 3- Bachelor’s degree Level 4- Master’s degree
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Curriculum Structure Standardized multi-module delivery model
Applicable across America and internationally 14 credit certificate
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Curriculum Structure Didactic Component
10 modules 114 hours offered by classroom or webcam sessions Extends over 1 semester Part-time program
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Curriculum Structure Modules Covered
Chronic Disease: Cardiac Respiratory Diabetes Neurological Mental Illness Pathophysiology Pharmacology Social determinants of health Cultural Components Economical Components Ethics
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Curriculum Structure Didactic Testing
Quiz follows each module Case scenarios are folded into discussion after each module Final examination is completed (Nationally recognized exam) 40 % of the didactic grade is based upon a community healthcare needs assessment
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Curriculum Structure Clinical Component
Clinical hours Clinicals are established with local mentors and completion of each clinical experience is verified by the mentor
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Curriculum Structure Clinical Component
The Clinical Experience Primary care Community Health/Hospice Wound care Behavioral Cardiology Respiratory Endocrinology Neurological Pediatrics Geriatrics Informatics Technology Networking
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Curriculum Structure Clinical Experience
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Curriculum Structure Clinical Experience
The focus of the clinical experience is based upon the unique healthcare needs of each community. - Dr. Michael Wilcox
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Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification Future considerations Conclusion
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Credentialing/Certification
Credentialing and Certification will be granted upon: Satisfactory completion of both the didactic and clinical components of the curriculum Acceptance by the EMS Medical Director of the Community Paramedic candidate Designation of certification as a Community Paramedic at the State EMS Agency level
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Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification Future considerations Conclusion
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Future Considerations
A soon to be augmented version of this curriculum will be available within the next year Parameters of time to completion and academic credits obtained will not change Additional focus upon: Informatics Technology Lab analysis Education Care of the disabled
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Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification Future considerations Conclusion
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Conclusion Future healthcare needs will necessitate a greater presence of EMS in the provision of community care. The Community Paramedic will play a major role in the delivery of this care
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Michael Wilcox M.D., FACEP, FAAFP
Questions? Michael Wilcox M.D., FACEP, FAAFP
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