EMS Policy Manual - Contra Costa Health Services

Contra Costa
Emergency Medical Services
PARAMEDIC EVALUATOR
POLICY #: 7
PAGE: 1 of 1
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/11
REVIEWED: 01/01/11
I. PURPOSE
To define the qualifications, selection process and maintenance requirements for a
paramedic evaluator in Contra Costa County.
II. DEFINITIONS
A paramedic evaluator is a paramedic currently employed in Contra Costa County to provide
supervision and evaluation of California State licensed paramedics in Contra Costa County.
III. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
A. Paramedic Evaluator
1. Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as a paramedic for a 9-1-1 ALS
provider;
2. Minimum of one (1) year current field experience in Contra Costa County;
3. Paramedic licensure/accreditation current and in good standing;
4. Absence of pertinent and/or ongoing QI issues; and
5. Demonstrated professional attitude, appearance and manner of dealing with people.
IV. SELECTION PROCESS
A. Paramedic evaluator candidates will be identified by their agency.
B. All paramedic evaluators shall complete a Paramedic Evaluator Orientation.
Paramedic Evaluator Orientation Curriculum should adhere to educational standards
and preparation established by the Contra Costa Fire EMS Training Consortium.
C. The EMS Agency shall be notified of paramedic evaluator candidates who have
successfully completed an appropriate orientation program.
V. MAINTENANCE
A. To maintain Paramedic Evaluator status all evaluators shall:
1. Maintain current state paramedic licensure and Contra Costa County accreditation in
good standing.
2. Have no patient care/operational issues requiring remediation.
3. Attend paramedic evaluator updates.
B. The Contra Costa County EMS Medical Director may withdraw approval to function as a
paramedic evaluator at any time.