Paramedics Australasia (PA) Information

Paramedics Australasia (PA) is the national professional association representing practitioners who provide paramedic services to the community. Paramedics are best known for their involvement in the delivery of out of hospital emergency medical care through their work with various Ambulance Service organisations throughout Australasia. However, paramedics work in many environments including community, industrial, military and university settings as well as on humanitarian and relief operations. Our objectives include: - To provide a national platform for policies and representation to enhance the quality of out-of-hospital emergency patient care. - To represent the interests of our members as necessary on matters relating to professional out-of-hospital care and associated issues. - To enhance the standards of education, training, and continuing professional development of our members. - To maintain policies and practices which continually enhance the skills and professional performance of its members. - To contribute to the optimal use of resources available for out-of-hospital emergency patient care. - To maintain the highest levels of integrity and ethical behaviour in the provision of patient care services. - To foster wide understanding and recognition of the professional and ethical standards, commitment and performance of the profession.