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Chapter One Answer - Chapter One
1700 BCE Answer - The Code of Hammurabi is a spelled out
protocols/reimbursements for medical care.
1790 AD Answer - Jean Larrey developed "ambulance volantes" - bringing care
to patients in the field.
World War I and II Answer - Development of the ambulance corps to care for
and remove injured persons from battlefields.
Korean War Answer - Military medical researchers brought hospitals closer to
the battlefield - helicopter evacuations / MASH units.
Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) Answer - Developed in some European
countries in the 1950's and early 1960's.
1965 Answer - USA and the National Academy of Science and the National
Research Council released a white paper entitled: "Accidental Death and
Disability: THe Neglected Disease of Modern Society"
,1966 Answer - National Highway Safety Act created the US Department of
Transportation to provide authority and support for BLS and ALS programs.
1971 Answer - The First EMT textbook: Emergency Care and Transportation of
the Sick and Injured was published.
1969 Answer - Dr. Eugene Nagel began training firefighters in advanced
emergency skills
Dr. Eugene Nagel was also called: Answer - The Father of Paramedicine
1977 Answer - US DOT developed the first National Standard Curriculum for
paramedics based on the work of Nancy Caroline.
1946 Answer - One of the first Canadian air ambulance programs was
launched in
Saskatchewan
1974 Answer - British Columbia organized and created their ambulance service
following government recommendations.
1984 Answer - Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) - formerly called "the
Canadian Society of Ambulance Personnel" was formed.
How many people the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) represents:
Answer - Over 20,000 located in many provincial chapters and the Canadian
Armed Forces
,1990's Answer - Paramedic teaching programs were first included in the
Canadian Medical Associations accreditation process.
2001 Answer - The Paramedic Association of Canada issued the National
Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP's) for paramedics.
2002 Answer - The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) became a National forum
for information gathering, policy development, and coordinated action.
2006 Answer - 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 directions: Answer - - Clear Core Identity
- Stable Funding
- Systematic Improvement
- Personnel Development
- Leadership Support
- Mobilized Health Care
The EMS network begins with: Answer - Citizen Involvemnt
The dispatcher Answer - Receives and enters all information on an EMS call,
interprets information, relays information and can give pre arrival information.
EMR Answer - Emergency Medical Responder
PCP Answer - Primary Care Paramedic
, ACP Answer - Advanced Care Paramedic
CCP Answer - Critical Care Paramedic
Initial paramedic information is usually based on: Answer - National
Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP)
Continuing education in most provinces require: Answer - A paramedic keep
up to date with current research and training
National EMS Group Involvement Answer - - Impact the future direction of
Paramedicine
- Provide resources to help you develop yourself and your community
- Promote uniformity of EMS standards and practices
A registered paramedic needs to be __________ or __________ or it is
unlawful Answer - Licensed or certified
Registration means that there are: Answer - Records of your training, local
licensure and recertification will be help by a recognized board.
A paramedic is considered Answer - A Health Care Professional
Paramedics in the community are: Answer - Highly visible and represent the
agency, city, province or territory you work in.
Expected standards and performance parameters: Answer - - Integrity