National Association Of Ems Educator'S Position Paper On The Critical Care Paramedic

Critical care paramedicine is a specialty practice of the EMS profession. Development of a bachelor's degree is supported as a requirement for entry-level paramedic education and training and targeted specialty continuing education as a requirement for certifying critical care paramedics. Critical care paramedic certification is required for the establishment of national practice standards, recognition and standardization of scopes of practice at the state-level. Maintenance of critical care paramedic certification and appropriate regulatory requirements for third-party reimbursements are also supported. Current national, state, and non-governmental agency recognition such as registries, accreditation bodies, educational institutions, and third-party payors must recognize the critical care paramedic practice for the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of all.