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Pragmatic Paramedics

PragChat about Education with the APA

Apr 8, 2024
Nick Nudell, of the APA, discusses EMS education, advocating for paramedics, innovative roles globally, quality promotion, and rethinking education paths. They explore value-added services in healthcare and navigating educational challenges for paramedics.
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  • The APA advocates for paramedics to have a separate voice and representation in the healthcare sector.
  • The APA supports progressive initiatives at state and national levels to advance paramedic roles and responsibilities.

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The Beginning of the American Paramedic Association (APA)

The APA was established around the time of a position paper on paramedics having degrees. It was created to give paramedics a voice separate from other medical associations, aiming to represent their own interests. The association initiated with a manifesto outlining the profession's key aspects to progress as a profession.

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