New pilot project for emergency paramedics started in the Main-Taunus district!

New pilot project for emergency paramedics started in the Main-Taunus district!

An important step in the further development of the emergency service is being taken today in the Main-Taunus district: The pilot project “Intensive Critical Care Emergency Paramedic” (ICCNotSan) is starting to further expand the skills of emergency paramedics and improve the organization of emergency operations. This initiative was presented by District Administrator Michael Cyriax and project manager Sascha Zach from the German Red Cross at the Flörsheim-Wicker rescue station. This innovation represents clear progress, especially in view of the increasing number of deployments and the shortage of skilled workers MTK reports that ....

Since the introduction of emergency paramedic training in 2014, the job profile has changed significantly. It developed from a helper status to an independent specialist profession with high expectations of qualifications Döpfer reports that.... With the new training approach ICCNotSan, which will be implemented on September 1st as a two-year training course, participants are intended to be even better prepared for their demanding tasks.

Complex task for emergency paramedics

The role of emergency paramedics is essential for the initial care of patients in the emergency services. You are responsible for accepting calls and bringing patients to the site as quickly as possible - within the legally required 12 minutes. They not only provide initial medical care, but also take life-saving emergency measures and stabilize the patient's state of health during transport Training reports that....

The new project involves the stationing of a special vehicle that will be used exclusively for these operations. This vehicle is financed by sponsors and enables effective, out-of-hospital emergency care. After the support of experienced emergency paramedics, the patients are then transported to a clinic if necessary. It is planned that from next year people from other aid organizations will also take part in the project.

Academization and challenges

Another aspect that is being discussed as part of the ICCNotSan project is the academization of the emergency services. This development is generating some debate as it impacts the career prospects of emergency medical technicians. Academically trained specialists often bring better quality of care and increased patient safety, but the increasing entry requirements could be problematic given the ongoing staff shortage Döpfer reports that ....

The professionalization of the rescue service was recently discussed at a specialist event at Döpfer University, and the challenges on the path to academic training became clear. At the same time, the increasing academization rate in nursing shows that better trained staff correlate with lower mortality rates in clinics Döpfer reports that ....

The ICCNotSan project could not only increase the quality of emergency care, but also help create a new, attractive job profile for future generations. An important step in successfully meeting the challenges in the rescue service in Hesse!