IRCP, UK College of Paramedics to Host ​Global Paramedic Higher Education Council

Driven by changes in the healthcare environment, communities globally are increasing their reliance on professional paramedic services. Some countries have responded to these changes by establishing degree requirements for paramedic applicants, and while others are not making degrees a mandatory part of applications, they prefer paramedics who do have them.

To help provide education for aspiring and current paramedics, the International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine and the UK College of Paramedics will hosting a forum on May 11 in the UK for universities and colleges. The forum aims to help attendees comprehend any current and projected plans for paramedicine in higher education, as well as recognize any areas to be prioritized for research. 

The goal of this forum is to:

• Further understand existing and proposed models of higher education in paramedicine;
• Identify research priorities;
• Optimize and coordinate efforts;
• Plan for increasing the global mobility of all paramedics (including but not limited to community paramedics). 

The goal is to seek alignment among the paramedic academic community on essential content (e.g., foundations, depth and breadth requirements), structure, academic department(s) etc., necessary to educate paramedics of all levels and advance the profession.
 
Academic institutions will benefit from attending this meeting for several reasons:

• By aligning required and desired coursework your institution will better support paramedic students and their employers;
• Debate the direction, appropriateness and utility of higher education in paramedicine broadly;
• Discuss educational advances and research impacting paramedicine education broadly;
• Be part of the team that identifies research priorities and participate in research to answer the priorities;
• Contribute to the establishment of global educational goals in paramedicine degree programs.

WHAT: IRCP College & University Paramedic Degree Alignment Planning
WHEN: Thursday, May 11, 2017, 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: The St Johns Hotel, Solihull, West Midlands
HOW MUCH: £55. This fee covers the cost of meeting room facilities, lunch and two breaks.
HOW: Register and pay here.
REGISTRATION LIMITATION: We are only able to accommodate the first 50 registrants.
FORUM HOSTS: The International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine and the UK College of Paramedics.As the provision of healthcare transforms, communities around the globe are increasing their dependence on professional paramedic services.