The notion of a paramedic (as a title protected in law) has recently entered its third decade,
but the history of the paramedic is considerably older than that. Who are we as a profession …

Background The paramedic profession within the United Kingdom has been evolving at
pace over the last 20 years. While they are most associated with their work in ambulance …

Background Interpretations of being a paramedic are normally unspoken in the literature
and easily overlooked in the busyness of everyday work. The premise of this study was to …

Background Over the past century the Australian paramedic discipline has gone through a
dramatic evolution; moving from its origins of an ambulance driver to its current practitioner …

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At the Trauma Care conference that took place in Telford in May 2010, Matt Capsey, Senior
Lecturer of Paramedic Science at Teeside University, presented a very interesting …

There has been a transition of paramedic care from a simple response, deliver first aid and
transport model to a more integrated role within the health system including stronger links to …

Background: Despite proactive steps towards professionalism, the Australian out-of-hospital
emergency care sector has not been formally recognised as a healthcare profession among …

For paramedical practitioners to realise their full potential, national registration is an
essential component in gaining recognition by the broader healthcare industry. This paper's …

• Discuss the profession of the paramedic and the work performed by practitioners• Outline
the historical foundations of paramedic practice• Describe the relationship between …