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Should future paramedics be required to obtain associate degrees?

Our co-hosts tackle the topic of paramedic education and how it would affect the EMS industry

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In this Inside EMS Podcast episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a position paper outlining the idea of requiring future paramedics to have associate degrees.

Regardless of where you stand on the topic, join the co-hosts for a great discussion that highlights the pros and cons of such a change, and add your thoughts.


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This article was originally posted Oct. 25, 2018. It has been updated.

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