Dr. Drew Harrell

What is an Associate Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director and when do you need to have one? Standard III.B.3.a. And Standard III.B.3.b.provides the direction for the role of these different positions that assist the Medical Director in the physician oversight of an accredited Paramedic program. We will take a look at each one and the evidence needed to demonstrate their role in the accreditation process and what might be considered best practices. Share your solutions or ask questions about this area of the CAAHEP Standards.

CAPCE Credit: [1]

As the Medical Director for a Paramedic educational program, the outcomes for your students is significantly impacted by the patient contacts and skills development of each student. How did you and the program director determine the best numbers for all of the items listed in Appendix G? How do you evaluate your results and make adjustments for future cohorts? This discussion will share some common practices for Medical Directors related to developing minimum numbers and it is an opportunity for you to share your best practices.

CAPCE Credit: [1]

Advanced Placement Policy is a requirement for accredited programs. The CoAEMSP Board of Directors approved an interpretation of the standard designed to assist programs. The practice and procedures for how this is applied in an accredited paramedic program will be discussed by a panel of CoAEMSP Board members. Bring your questions or your solutions you feel have enhanced this aspect of student fair practices.

CAPCE Credit: [1]