Paramedic Field Instructors: An Approach to Training the Newest Paramedics While Maintaining the Interest of the Most Successful Senior Paramedics

Abstract

AbstractA unique approach to providing orientation and supervised field experience for newly graduated paramedics and for the continuing education and recognition of experienced, skilled, operational paramedics is described. A group of 30 paramedic field instructors (PFI) was selected following application, development of criteria for selection, and interviews. This program had a positive effect in both realms during its first year of operation in the emergency medical services system in which it was implemented.