Paramedic Association of Canada and NAEMT Form Strategic Alliance To Promote Quality EMS Education

Clinton, Miss. - The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) recently finalized an agreement in which both organizations will work collaboratively to provide high-quality continuing education to EMTs and Paramedics in Canada. PAC creates and publishes Canada's National Occupational Competencies for Paramedics, the standards that are used by all EMT and Paramedic training programs in Canada. PAC is recognized throughout Canada as the leading expert in classifying the tasks performed by EMTs and Paramedics, and in identifying the knowledge and skills these EMS professionals require to provide high-quality patient care. "PAC looks forward to furthering collaborations with NAEMT," said Chris Hood, president of PAC. "It is the mission of both of our associations to help provide EMTs and Paramedics in Canada with greater access to quality education which, in turn, contributes to their ability to better serve the public's health needs." NAEMT is the global leader in EMS continuing education, offering the following continuing education courses in the United States and in 60 other countries: Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) EMS Safety Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) Law Enforcement and First Response Tactical Casualty Care (LEFR-TCC) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Principles of Ethics and...
Source: JEMS Administration and Leadership - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Education & Training Source Type: news