At least they recognized the need for clarification of "need of knowing and understanding " of physiology and more anatomy.
Realistically, it would had been more simple to remove the Advanced Level EMT and encompass it into the Basic Level, there is no difference except the IV and some basic med.'s (Glucagon, ASA, etc.) in which I am totally opposed to. Why continue to have multiple levels, when this could had been included into the program for a nominal few more hours.
Reviewing the Paramedic outline, all I can say is that it is a good start, and that is about all. Way too simplistic and definitely not in detail enough. Although this is rough outline, I am sure many will want to "whittle" it down instead of "beef" it up.
Pharmacology alone should consists of an outline, that is at least the same length as the document. Never say the least of cardiology and not even touching the aspect of critical care.
Now, the fun will be to see on how long this draft will go. How long before whiners and special interest groups begin talking it will take too long, costs, yadda, yadda on so own. Similar to the National Scope of Practice.
In general, the format can still be in one book...... a manual... which means it too simplistic.
R/r 911