Cycle response unit paramedics

Reed, Ashley

doi:10.12968/jpar.2012.4.10.608

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“…Regulation is a key mechanism in providing checks on professional power and ensuring the safety of the community. Regulation helps ensure uniform standards of practice and that paramedics meet responsibilities in their social contract with the communities they serve (Irvine, 2016;Moritz, 2019;Reed, 2022). Likewise, self-regulatory frameworks have a role in establishing the community mandate of a profession to control their work and are thus linked to the professionalisation of the discipline (Brydges et al, 2022).…”

Section: The Rationale To Regulate Paramedics In Australiamentioning

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“…The increasing importance of being a member of a community of practice also reflects the shift in paramedicine from being a public safety-focusssed occupation to a health profession (Li et al, 2009). Registration may be impacting identity through the premise that becoming regulated is recognition of the autonomy and status of the profession (Reed, 2022). The reduction in paramedic reliance on employment for identity formation may reflect both the diversity of paramedic employment and the fact paramedics increasingly have multiple employers.…”

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An exploration of perceptions and experiences of Australian paramedics following the introduction of professional regulation

Reed,

Cowin,

O'Meara

et al. 2023

IJHG

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PurposeSince 2018, Australian paramedics have been regulated under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) for health practitioners. Established professions have been regulated in Australia for some time, so there is limited knowledge of their entry to regulation. However, as paramedicine has not been previously centrally regulated, this provides a unique case study to explore the transition to regulated practice.Design/methodology/approachAustralian paramedics undertook two surveys: pre- and post-introduction of registration. The first survey was in the month leading up to the commencement of registration (N = 419), and the second survey took place 31 months after registration (N = 407). This paper presents the results of statistical analyses of the post-registration survey including comparisons to the pre-registration survey.FindingsAlthough support for regulation has increased over time, there remains strong dissent consistent with 2018 levels. After 31 months of regulation, respondents reported increasing knowledge of the scheme and greater ease of navigation. The impacts of regulation are more nuanced and less polarised than in the first survey. Identity is again canvassed, and results suggest a shift from employment status and qualifications as key elements of identity to a community of practice and registration.Originality/valueParamedics' experiences and understanding of the rationale for registration are developing. Further support is needed to assist with the emerging professional identity and behaviours. Regulation is one of many occupational factors influencing professional identity and professionalism. Exploring the experience of regulation potentially assists regulators in better supporting practitioners and helps better understand professional evolution.

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