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Integrating community paramedicine topics into degree-level paramedic education programs

International Journal of Paramedicine

Introduction: Community paramedicine programs address the needs of diverse and often underserved communities and individuals with varied social and chronic disease needs. Community paramedics have adopted knowledge, skills, and behaviours characteristic of primary healthcare professionals.

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Paramedic Services Week – May 18th – 24th, 2025

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

PCC Members, We hope your Paramedic Services Week is off to a great start! For Everyone’ depicts the diverse roles that Paramedics play in an ever-changing environment, from community paramedicine to preventative healthcare, Paramedics stand ready to respond to challenges whenever they are needed.

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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

JEMS

Remote-operated robots might soon perform basic triage tasks or even administer lifesaving interventions under the supervision of a remote paramedic or physician. Some conceptual models envision fully autonomous ambulances that transport stabilized patients without needing onboard medical staff.

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Practical Insights for Out-of-Hospital Birth Challenges

JEMS

Dr. Travis advocates training paramedics to assist with upright positions — squatting, kneeling, or all fours — which typically make birth easier and less traumatic. Since many births in the field happen unplanned and rapidly, paramedics who adapt to diverse birth positions will better support both mother and baby.

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

JEMS

Steven reveals how placing paramedics strategically across all units, not just ambulances, slashed burnout and boosted job satisfaction. Their innovative approach cut paramedic attrition by 60% and achieved a remarkable 75% retention rate overall.

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

JEMS

For paramedics, this could mean a shelf-stable, easy-to-use solution that saves more lives in the toughest conditions, revolutionizing prehospital care as we know it. Why This Matters for Paramedics Anyone who has worked in emergency medical services knows the challenges of managing severe hemorrhage in the field.

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Just Culture in EMS

JEMS

Scenario One A paramedic forgets to restock epinephrine 1:1,000 in the medical bag, and the next crew responds to an anaphylaxis call without it. In the traditional response model, the paramedic gets written up or suspended, even though the issue might be because of rules related to shift changes or understaffing. What happens?

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