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Pragmatic Paramedics

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Controversy in EMS Education and Degrees

The chapter explores the debate in the EMS field over education and degrees, highlighting the draft supporting advanced practice paramedics and the response from NAEMT. The hosts engage in conversations with the president-elect of NAEMT to understand the organization's perspective, reflecting on the importance of standardizing paramedic education and professionalizing the profession. Discussions also touch on the role of Advanced Practice Providers in influencing EMS protocols and policies, with concerns raised about the feasibility and support needed for incorporating APPs in rural EMS systems.

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