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Senate to hold first public hearing on Thursday, April 6.
The Community Paramedicine Bill received a public hearing on March 22 and unanimous vote of approval on March 29 from the Assembly's Committee on Health. Now, the bill goes before the full Assembly at the State Capitol and is scheduled for a vote on Tuesday, April 4. The bill is known as AB151 and is sponsored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck.
It is anticipated the Assembly will vote in favor of the Community Paramedicine Bill. The companion bill in the Senate, known as SB24, is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate on Thursday, April 6. >> Click to download Senate Community Paramedicine Bill SB149.
Recent Podcast on Community Paramedicine
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This EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast was recorded on Tuesday, March 28, and was dedicated to Community Paramedicine. Guests included Minnesota Ambulance Association Legislative Lobbyist Buck McAlpin and PAAW President Patrick Ryan. >> Download the podcast at http://tobtr.com/9900319.
Community Paramedic Training Program - Offered by the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Using the North Central EMS Curriculum, a Community Paramedic Program is offered through the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The program provides all required content for the Community Paramedic including:
- Core content specific to the Role of the Community Paramedic
- Content specific to Community and Public Health
- Cultural Competency Community Assessment
- Chronic Disease Assessment, Teaching and Management
For more information >> click here or contact Dr. Kim Litwack, Program Director at 414-229-4189 or email litwack@uwm.edu.
