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I’ve been receiving some feedback that leads me to believe that some clarification is in order.  Several emails have landed in our inbox discussing the development of the scope of practice and what people believe to be in error with the scope document.  Additional emails have voiced concerns about how the Board of EMS responded to their concerns about the scope document.

Time out!

We are not developing the scope of practice.  The scope of practice has already been developed.  Throughout 2008 a team of people from across Kansas met in Salina to discuss and debate the scope for each level of attendant provider in Kansas.  The scope document that is posted on this website is a result of that group’s efforts.  The Kansas Board of EMS approved the recommendation and pushed it forward for legislative action.  It currently sits with the legislature for final action in the 2010 session.

Friesen Group is the contractor hired by the State of Kansas to develop and distribute to educators (both ICs and TOs) the curriculum that moves first responders to Emergency Medical Responder, EMT-Basics to EMT, and EMT-Intermediates to Advanced EMT.  We have no role in further defining the scope.  Our efforts to survey attendants and educators across the state, as well as to run focus groups, are for the sole purpose of designing the best education curricula possible to help people make this transition.

So, why engage in the survey or in a focus group?  The answer is simple.  If you wish to play a part in defining the final product that will be rolled out in 2011 you will want to be a constructive part of the process early on.  Now is the time to give input into the course development process.

We value and appreciate your time and input.