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New EMS Scope of Practice another step on evidence-based future

The EMS profession, increasingly, is basing its use of medications and procedures on evidence. Either evidence supporting the continuation of an existing practice or the adoption of a new practice. Or the ceasing a practice not supported by evidence.

Of course, some practices go away or enter the profession more quickly than others.

Evidence is at the cope of the 2018 National EMS Scope of Practice model. The expert panel asked for each medication or procedure:

  • Is there evidence that the procedure or skill is beneficial to public health?
  • Is there evidence that the procedure or skill can be done safely?

Read more about the 2018 National EMS Scope of Practice model, read the draft document and watch and EMS Focus webinar on EMS1.

Quick Take: Introducing the 2018 National EMS Scope of Practice modelĀ 

By Greg Friese

Greg Friese, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is an author, educator, paramedic, and marathon runner.

Greg was the co-host of the award winning EMSEduCast podcast, the only podcast by and for EMS educators. Greg has written for EMS1.com, JEMS.com, Wilderness Medical Associates, JEMS Magazine, EMSWorld.com and EMS World Magazine, and the NAEMSE Educator Newsletter.