ACP Nancy Caroline COPR 2026 NEW EDITION Chapter 1
– 5 With complete solu"on RATED A+ NEW EDITION
Chapter One - Ans Chapter One
1700 BCE - Ans The Code of Hammurabi is a spelled out protocols/reimbursements for
medical care.
1790 AD - Ans Jean Larrey developed "ambulance volantes" - bringing care to pa(ents in the
field.
World War I and II - Ans Development of the ambulance corps to care for and remove injured
persons from ba-lefields.
Korean War - Ans Military medical researchers brought hospitals closer to the ba-lefield -
helicopter evacua(ons / MASH units.
Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) - Ans Developed in some European countries in the 1950's
and early 1960's.
1965 - Ans USA and the Na(onal Academy of Science and the Na(onal Research Council
released a white paper en(tled: "Accidental Death and Disability: THe Neglected Disease of
Modern Society"
1966 - Ans Na(onal Highway Safety Act created the US Department of Transporta(on to
provide authority and support for BLS and ALS programs.
,1971 - Ans The First EMT textbook: Emergency Care and Transporta(on of the Sick and Injured
was published.
1969 - Ans Dr. Eugene Nagel began training firefighters in advanced emergency skills
Dr. Eugene Nagel was also called: - Ans The Father of Paramedicine
1977 - Ans US DOT developed the first Na(onal Standard Curriculum for paramedics based on
the work of Nancy Caroline.
1946 - Ans One of the first Canadian air ambulance programs was launched in
Saskatchewan
1974 - Ans Bri(sh Columbia organized and created their ambulance service following
government recommenda(ons.
1984 - Ans Paramedic Associa(on of Canada (PAC) - formerly called "the Canadian Society of
Ambulance Personnel" was formed.
How many people the Paramedic Associa(on of Canada (PAC) represents: - Ans Over 20,000
located in many provincial chapters and the Canadian Armed Forces
1990's - Ans Paramedic teaching programs were first included in the Canadian Medical
Associa(ons accredita(on process.
2001 - Ans The Paramedic Associa(on of Canada issued the Na(onal Occupa(onal
Competency Profile (NOCP's) for paramedics.
,2002 - Ans The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) became a Na(onal forum for informa(on
gathering, policy development, and coordinated ac(on.
2006 - Ans PCC White Paper: "The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the New Road Ahead"
PCC White Paper: "The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the New Road Ahead" has six key
strategic direc(ons: - Ans - Clear Core Iden(ty
- Stable Funding
- Systema(c Improvement
- Personnel Development
- Leadership Support
- Mobilized Health Care
The EMS network begins with: - Ans Ci(zen Involvemnt
The dispatcher - Ans Receives and enters all informa(on on an EMS call, interprets
informa(on, relays informa(on and can give pre arrival informa(on.
EMR - Ans Emergency Medical Responder
PCP - Ans Primary Care Paramedic
ACP - Ans Advanced Care Paramedic
CCP - Ans Cri(cal Care Paramedic
, Ini(al paramedic informa(on is usually based on: - Ans Na(onal Occupa(onal Competency
Profiles (NOCP)
Con(nuing educa(on in most provinces require: - Ans A paramedic keep up to date with
current research and training
Na(onal EMS Group Involvement - Ans - Impact the future direc(on of Paramedicine
- Provide resources to help you develop yourself and your community
- Promote uniformity of EMS standards and prac(ces
A registered paramedic needs to be __________ or __________ or it is unlawful - Ans
Licensed or cer(fied
Registra(on means that there are: - Ans Records of your training, local licensure and
recer(fica(on will be help by a recognized board.
A paramedic is considered - Ans A Health Care Professional
Paramedics in the community are: - Ans Highly visible and represent the agency, city, province
or territory you work in.
Expected standards and performance parameters: - Ans - Integrity
- Empathy
- Self-mo(va(on
- Communica(on Skills
- Teamwork and Respect
- Pa(ent advocacy
– 5 With complete solu"on RATED A+ NEW EDITION
Chapter One - Ans Chapter One
1700 BCE - Ans The Code of Hammurabi is a spelled out protocols/reimbursements for
medical care.
1790 AD - Ans Jean Larrey developed "ambulance volantes" - bringing care to pa(ents in the
field.
World War I and II - Ans Development of the ambulance corps to care for and remove injured
persons from ba-lefields.
Korean War - Ans Military medical researchers brought hospitals closer to the ba-lefield -
helicopter evacua(ons / MASH units.
Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) - Ans Developed in some European countries in the 1950's
and early 1960's.
1965 - Ans USA and the Na(onal Academy of Science and the Na(onal Research Council
released a white paper en(tled: "Accidental Death and Disability: THe Neglected Disease of
Modern Society"
1966 - Ans Na(onal Highway Safety Act created the US Department of Transporta(on to
provide authority and support for BLS and ALS programs.
,1971 - Ans The First EMT textbook: Emergency Care and Transporta(on of the Sick and Injured
was published.
1969 - Ans Dr. Eugene Nagel began training firefighters in advanced emergency skills
Dr. Eugene Nagel was also called: - Ans The Father of Paramedicine
1977 - Ans US DOT developed the first Na(onal Standard Curriculum for paramedics based on
the work of Nancy Caroline.
1946 - Ans One of the first Canadian air ambulance programs was launched in
Saskatchewan
1974 - Ans Bri(sh Columbia organized and created their ambulance service following
government recommenda(ons.
1984 - Ans Paramedic Associa(on of Canada (PAC) - formerly called "the Canadian Society of
Ambulance Personnel" was formed.
How many people the Paramedic Associa(on of Canada (PAC) represents: - Ans Over 20,000
located in many provincial chapters and the Canadian Armed Forces
1990's - Ans Paramedic teaching programs were first included in the Canadian Medical
Associa(ons accredita(on process.
2001 - Ans The Paramedic Associa(on of Canada issued the Na(onal Occupa(onal
Competency Profile (NOCP's) for paramedics.
,2002 - Ans The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) became a Na(onal forum for informa(on
gathering, policy development, and coordinated ac(on.
2006 - Ans PCC White Paper: "The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the New Road Ahead"
PCC White Paper: "The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the New Road Ahead" has six key
strategic direc(ons: - Ans - Clear Core Iden(ty
- Stable Funding
- Systema(c Improvement
- Personnel Development
- Leadership Support
- Mobilized Health Care
The EMS network begins with: - Ans Ci(zen Involvemnt
The dispatcher - Ans Receives and enters all informa(on on an EMS call, interprets
informa(on, relays informa(on and can give pre arrival informa(on.
EMR - Ans Emergency Medical Responder
PCP - Ans Primary Care Paramedic
ACP - Ans Advanced Care Paramedic
CCP - Ans Cri(cal Care Paramedic
, Ini(al paramedic informa(on is usually based on: - Ans Na(onal Occupa(onal Competency
Profiles (NOCP)
Con(nuing educa(on in most provinces require: - Ans A paramedic keep up to date with
current research and training
Na(onal EMS Group Involvement - Ans - Impact the future direc(on of Paramedicine
- Provide resources to help you develop yourself and your community
- Promote uniformity of EMS standards and prac(ces
A registered paramedic needs to be __________ or __________ or it is unlawful - Ans
Licensed or cer(fied
Registra(on means that there are: - Ans Records of your training, local licensure and
recer(fica(on will be help by a recognized board.
A paramedic is considered - Ans A Health Care Professional
Paramedics in the community are: - Ans Highly visible and represent the agency, city, province
or territory you work in.
Expected standards and performance parameters: - Ans - Integrity
- Empathy
- Self-mo(va(on
- Communica(on Skills
- Teamwork and Respect
- Pa(ent advocacy
