Medical Direction/Oversight Resources

Published online October 6, 2016. Taylor & Francis login needed to access full resource.

Approved January 2016

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), and the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) believe that changing technology, advances in research, and changing health care delivery systems, require the active involvement of knowledgeable, identifiable, and responsible physician medical directors in the provision of emergency medical services (EMS) education programs, including initial and continuing education programs.

Approved September 2016

A joint statement by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), and the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO).

Approved October 2016 (ACEP)

ACEP believes emergency physicians, as leaders in EMS, have a pivotal role in the integration of emergency medical services for children (EMSC). Emergency physicians impact the EMS-EMSC continuum in important ways as outlined in this policy statement.

Approved February 2018

ACEP considers EMS a practice of medicine requiring physician oversight, reaffirms its commitment to physician medical director leadership in EMS, and supports the principles outlined in this policy statement.

Approved October 2017

Review guide for those studying for board certification exam and participating in EMS fellowship education.

A few topics relevant to the pediatric population and the PPRP Checklist includes: The Special Needs of Children (page 103); Pediatric Medical Priorities (page 105); Pediatric Trauma Priorities (page 107); Technology Dependent Children (page 108); Child Maltreatment (page 121); Ethical Challenges, Treatment of Minors (page 123); Families & Bystanders (page 128); Culture of Patient Safety (page 132); Medical Oversigh of EMS Systems (page 164); EMS-Public Health Interface (page 182).