Continuing professional development for paramedics: a systematic literature review

Reference

Gent, P., & Gent, P., 2016. Continuing professional development for paramedics: a systematic literature review. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine, 13(4). Retrieved from: https://ajp.paramedics.org/index.php/ajp/article/view/239

Conclusion

The availability of publications relating to CPD for paramedics is extremely limited. The reviewed publications reported highly variable clinical exposure and infrequent reaccreditation processes which are not currently adequately supplemented by CPD. Among the key findings in the literature was the need for increased CPD to supplement the limited clinical exposure, and for paramedics to take ownership of their own professional development. It is evident that further research into paramedicine and CPD is required.