Draft 1.7, September, 1999
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EDUCATION AGENDA FOR THE FUTURE A Systems Approach

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Vision

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Issue
The Purpose
Evolution of Allied Health Education
Evolution of EMS Education
Opportunities for Improvement

National EMS Education System

National EMS Core Content

Where We Are
Where We Want to Be in 2010
How to Get There

National EMS Scope of Practice Model

Where We Are
Where We Want to Be in 2010
How to Get There

National EMS Education Standards

Where We Are
Where We Want to Be in 2010
How to Get There

National EMS Education Program Accreditation

Where We Are
Where We Want to Be in 2010
How to Get There

National EMS Certification

Where We Are
Where We Want to Be in 2010
How to Get There

Where Do We Go From Here?

Glossary

Appendix A - EMS Education System Components

Appendix B - Education Philosophy

Educational Outcomes
Education and Training
Curriculum Consistency

Appendix C - Document Identification, Description, and Responsibilities

Appendix D - Strengthening Consumer Protection: Priorities for Health Care Workforce Regulation

Appendix E - Document Samples

Emergency Medical Services National EMS Core Content
National EMS Scope of Practice Model
National EMS Education Standards

Appendix F - Blue Ribbon Conference Participants

Appendix G - Members of the Task Force

References