INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC CURRICULUM: A Guide for Educators

Community paramedicine has undergone significant evolution over the past two decades, leading to a shift towards more holistic roles within healthcare systems. There is a growing need for clearly defined roles and capabilities for community paramedics. International efforts have been made to develop a consensus definition for community paramedics and integrate community paramedicine education into mainstream paramedic programs.

The international community paramedic curriculum guide for educators builds upon collaborative efforts from experts and financial support from various organizations. It aims to align community paramedic career structures and curriculum with international standards, featuring professional capability statements and an integrated curriculum framework. The goal is to implement positive changes and address reform barriers at different levels to make this vision a reality.