Advanced-level paramedics’ support needs for developing and utilising competence

ElsevierVolume 66, January 2023, 101233International Emergency NursingAuthor links open overlay panelHighlights•

Supervisors can and should support paramedics competence development.

Supporting paramedics’ competence utilisation is connected to leadership standards.

Clear operative guidelines would support paramedicś competence development.

AbstractIntroduction

Paramedic competence plays a vital role in emergency medical services (EMS), as the pre-hospital setting demands a wide variety of competencies from paramedics. The aim of the study was to examine the support that advanced-level paramedics need from their supervisors to develop and utilise their competence.

Methods

Qualitative essay material was collected from a group of experienced advanced-level paramedics (n = 41). The material was analysed with inductive content analysis.

Results

Twenty-eight sub-categories emerged, forming 6 categories further leading to the grouping of two main categories: 1) the enablement of human resource (HR) management and leadership; and 2) guidelines on how to operate EMS adequately.

Conclusions

Supervisors can and should support advanced-level paramedics in their competence utilisation and development. This can be achieved by enabling professional growth by recognising competencies and generating supportive leadership in EMS. Paramedics would also benefit from clear operative guidelines. Overall, supporting paramedics’ competence utilisation and development is strongly connected with leadership standards in daily practices.

Keywords

Paramedic

Professional competence

Emergency medical services

Support

Emergency nursing

Leadership

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