Re: Higher Level

[MEDICAJ@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/4/2002 1:22:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, jim.kendrick@worldnet.att.net writes:


> All,
>
> I have a request that HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TURF WARS. This request is
> for my education and understanding. It is also to verify or debuke a
> statement that has relevance to a employment issue.
>
> I looking for on a state and / or national level rule /regs/ laws that
> states RN licensure is a higher level certification than Paramedic.
>
>
> This request is not intend to inflame anyone but I will be an advocate one
> way or the other base upon the information.
>
> Jim Kendrick


In the hierarchy of prehospital certifications in the Commonwealth of PA, The Health Professional (an MD or RN that has completed prehospital training) is higher than a Paramedic, followed by an EMT, then First Responder.  On a side note, I find the title of PA's certifications a little derogatory.  MD's an RN's are considered health professionals while Medics are not?  

Andy

Andrew Snyder, BS, NREMT-P