The College of Paramedics is the recognised professional body for paramedics in the United Kingdom. The role of the College is to promote and develop the paramedic profession across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The college represents the paramedic profession across key organisations such as the UK regulator – Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Department of Health and the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC). Paramedicine in the UK began with regional schemes in the 1970s, the AEMT oversaw examinations and registration. A pass rate of 5% due to the wide syllabus and negatively marked high standards prevented the NHS from adopting the scheme, it would have cost too much and taken too long. Individuals had been self funding up to then and using days off as well as leave to undertake hospital training. The NHS introduced a national course in 1986 for 'extended care ambulance staff.' Existing Paramedics sat a conversion examination in November 1986 with the first certificates being awarded alphabetically. Courses began in the following year. The introduction of professional national registration of paramedics in 2000 led to a demand for the formation of a new professional body. More information...
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