Paramedic Specialist in Primary and Urgent Care (2019)

The Paramedic Specialist Core Capabilities Framework comprises the following capabilities, grouped into four domains:

Domain A. Person-Centred collaborative working

Capability 1. Communication
Capability 2. Person-Centred care
Capability 3. Working with families and carers
Capability 4. Referrals and integrated working
Capability 5. Law, ethics and safeguarding

Domain B. Investigation, assessment, advice and clinical impression or diagnosis

Capability 6. History-taking and consultation skills
Capability 7. Physical and mental health assessment
Capability 8. Investigations and diagnosis

Domain C. Condition management, treatment and prevention

Capability 9. Treatment and care planning
Capability 10. Pharmacotherapy
Capability 11. Health promotion and lifestyle interventions

Domain D. Leadership and management, education and research

Capability 12. Leadership and management
Capability 13. Education
Capability 14. Research

Download the framework from
Health Education England (HEE) here.

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