Emergency Medical Services Professionals’ Attitudes About Community Paramedic Programs

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Robert Steeps · Northwest Arkansas Community College

Denise A. Wilfong · Western Carolina University

Michael W. Hubble · Western Carolina University

Daniel Bercher · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Abstract

The majority of EMS professionals in this study believe they understand CP programs and perceive that their communities want them to provide CP-level care. While fewer in number, most are willing to attend additional CP education and/or are willing to perform CP duties.

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Emergency and Acute Care Studies Nursing Roles and Practices Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

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Published in: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine

Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 630-639

DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2017.3.32591

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Emergency Medical Services Professionals’ Attitudes About Community Paramedic Programs

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