1. NAEMSP Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedic Workshop Michael Wilcox M.D., FACEP, FAAFP
1/22/2017

2. North Central EMS Institute/ Paramedic Foundation, Community Paramedic Curriculum

3. Disclosures: None

4. Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification
Future considerations
Conclusion

5. Objectives
After attending this presentation the participant will know the:
Origin of the Community Paramedic curriculum
Modular components of the CP Curriculum
Manner of testing and certification of the CP candidate
Dynamic nature of making changes in curriculum based upon student feedback

6. Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification
Future considerations
Conclusion

7. Introduction Curriculum
Initial curriculum was developed at Hennepin Technical College within the Minnesota State College and University System in (MNSCU)
Funding was provided by a grant from the Office of Rural Health- Minnesota Department of Health
Assistance in developing the curriculum came from additional educational organizations

8. The Community Healthcare and Emergency Collaborative

9. Introduction Acceptance
To be accepted as a Community Paramedic candidate the student must meet 3 qualifications:
2 years of experience as a “street” paramedic (911 responder)
An interest in community health initiatives
Letter of recommendation from the candidate’s EMS Medical Director

10. Introduction Nationwide
Since its inception 177 Minnesota Paramedics and 600 National and International Paramedics have completed the course
38 States
2 Canadian providences
1 candidate from Saudi Arabia

11. Hennepin Technical College Trained by Location2
Canada 24
Maine 12
Washington
Montana 23
North Dakota
177
Minnesota
Oregon 10
Idaho 46
Wisconsin
Michigan
New Jersey
Wyoming
Iowa 8
Indiana
California
Nebraska
Ohio 6
Illinois
Colorado
Nevada
Kansas
Missouri
Kentucky 34
North Carolina
Arkansas
South Carolina 10
Georgia
Texas
Saudi Arabia

12. Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification
Future considerations
Conclusion

13. Curriculum Structure Levels
Level 1- Non- paramedic filling some roles of the Community Paramedic
Level 2- Certificate or Associate Degree
Level 3- Bachelor’s degree
Level 4- Master’s degree

14. Curriculum Structure Standardized multi-module delivery model
Applicable across America and internationally
14 credit certificate

15. Curriculum Structure Didactic Component
10 modules
114 hours offered by classroom or webcam sessions
Extends over 1 semester
Part-time program

16. Curriculum Structure Modules Covered
Chronic Disease:
Cardiac
Respiratory
Diabetes
Neurological
Mental Illness
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Social determinants of health
Cultural Components
Economical Components
Ethics

17. Curriculum Structure Didactic Testing
Quiz follows each module
Case scenarios are folded into discussion after each module
Final examination is completed (Nationally recognized exam)
40 % of the didactic grade is based upon a community healthcare needs assessment

18. Curriculum Structure Clinical Component
Clinical hours
Clinicals are established with local mentors and completion of each clinical experience is verified by the mentor

19. Curriculum Structure Clinical Component
The Clinical Experience
Primary care
Community Health/Hospice
Wound care
Behavioral
Cardiology
Respiratory
Endocrinology
Neurological
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Informatics
Technology
Networking

20. Curriculum Structure Clinical Experience

21. Curriculum Structure Clinical Experience
The focus of the clinical experience is based upon the unique healthcare needs of each community.
- Dr. Michael Wilcox

22. Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification
Future considerations
Conclusion

23. Credentialing/Certification
Credentialing and Certification will be granted upon:
Satisfactory completion of both the didactic and clinical components of the curriculum
Acceptance by the EMS Medical Director of the Community Paramedic candidate
Designation of certification as a Community Paramedic at the State EMS Agency level

24. Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification
Future considerations
Conclusion

25. Future Considerations
A soon to be augmented version of this curriculum will be available within the next year
Parameters of time to completion and academic credits obtained will not change
Additional focus upon:
Informatics
Technology
Lab analysis
Education
Care of the disabled

26. Today’s Agenda Objectives Introduction Curriculum structure
Credentialing/ Certification
Future considerations
Conclusion

27. Conclusion
Future healthcare needs will necessitate a greater presence of EMS in the provision of community care.
The Community Paramedic will play a major role in the delivery of this care

28. Michael Wilcox M.D., FACEP, FAAFP
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Michael Wilcox M.D., FACEP, FAAFP