Competence expected from advanced-level paramedics by emergency medical services managers in Finland: a modified Delphi study
This study used the Delphi method to identify essential competencies for advanced-level paramedics, emphasizing patient assessment via the ABCDE protocol. This highlights the importance of core skills and nontechnical competencies such as supervision and well-being, stressing the need for continuous updates in paramedic training.
Authors
- Anne M. Kouvonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6997-8312)
- Antti Tanninen
- Hilla Nordquist (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9641-6518)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Finland University (FI)
- South Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-025-01384-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Helsingin ja Uudenmaan Sairaanhoitopiiri