ACP Nancy Caroline COPR 2026
Chapter 1 - 5 Exam Questions
with Reviewed Correct
Detailed Answers
Chapter One
Chapter One
1700 BCE - ANSWER-The Code of Hammurabi is a spelled out
protocols/reimbursements for medical care.
1790 AD - ANSWER-Jean Larrey developed "ambulance volantes" - bringing care
to patients in the field.
World War I and II - ANSWER-Development of the ambulance corps to care for
and remove injured persons from battlefields.
Korean War - ANSWER-Military medical researchers brought hospitals closer to
the battlefield - helicopter evacuations / MASH units.
,Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) - ANSWER-Developed in some European
countries in the 1950's and early 1960's.
1965 - ANSWER-USA and the National Academy of Science and the National
Research Council released a white paper entitled: "Accidental Death and
Disability: THe Neglected Disease of Modern Society"
1966 - ANSWER-National Highway Safety Act created the US Department of
Transportation to provide authority and support for BLS and ALS programs.
1971 - ANSWER-The First EMT textbook: Emergency Care and Transportation of
the Sick and Injured was published.
1969 - ANSWER-Dr. Eugene Nagel began training firefighters in advanced
emergency skills
Dr. Eugene Nagel was also called: - ANSWER-The Father of Paramedicine
1977 - ANSWER-US DOT developed the first National Standard Curriculum for
paramedics based on the work of Nancy Caroline.
1946 - ANSWER-One of the first Canadian air ambulance programs was launched
in
Saskatchewan
,1974 - ANSWER-British Columbia organized and created their ambulance service
following government recommendations.
1984 - ANSWER-Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) - formerly called "the
Canadian Society of Ambulance Personnel" was formed.
How many people the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) represents: -
ANSWER-Over 20,000 located in many provincial chapters and the Canadian
Armed Forces
1990's - ANSWER-Paramedic teaching programs were first included in the
Canadian Medical Associations accreditation process.
2001 - ANSWER-The Paramedic Association of Canada issued the National
Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP's) for paramedics.
2002 - ANSWER-The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) became a National forum
for information gathering, policy development, and coordinated action.
2006 - ANSWER-PCC White Paper: "The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the
New Road Ahead"
PCC White Paper: "The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the New Road Ahead"
has six key strategic directions: - ANSWER-- Clear Core Identity
- Stable Funding
- Systematic Improvement
, - Personnel Development
- Leadership Support
- Mobilized Health Care
The EMS network begins with: - ANSWER-Citizen Involvemnt
The dispatcher - ANSWER-Receives and enters all information on an EMS call,
interprets information, relays information and can give pre arrival information.
EMR - ANSWER-Emergency Medical Responder
PCP - ANSWER-Primary Care Paramedic
ACP - ANSWER-Advanced Care Paramedic
CCP - ANSWER-Critical Care Paramedic
Initial paramedic information is usually based on: - ANSWER-National
Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP)
Continuing education in most provinces require: - ANSWER-A paramedic keep up
to date with current research and training
Chapter 1 - 5 Exam Questions
with Reviewed Correct
Detailed Answers
Chapter One
Chapter One
1700 BCE - ANSWER-The Code of Hammurabi is a spelled out
protocols/reimbursements for medical care.
1790 AD - ANSWER-Jean Larrey developed "ambulance volantes" - bringing care
to patients in the field.
World War I and II - ANSWER-Development of the ambulance corps to care for
and remove injured persons from battlefields.
Korean War - ANSWER-Military medical researchers brought hospitals closer to
the battlefield - helicopter evacuations / MASH units.
,Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) - ANSWER-Developed in some European
countries in the 1950's and early 1960's.
1965 - ANSWER-USA and the National Academy of Science and the National
Research Council released a white paper entitled: "Accidental Death and
Disability: THe Neglected Disease of Modern Society"
1966 - ANSWER-National Highway Safety Act created the US Department of
Transportation to provide authority and support for BLS and ALS programs.
1971 - ANSWER-The First EMT textbook: Emergency Care and Transportation of
the Sick and Injured was published.
1969 - ANSWER-Dr. Eugene Nagel began training firefighters in advanced
emergency skills
Dr. Eugene Nagel was also called: - ANSWER-The Father of Paramedicine
1977 - ANSWER-US DOT developed the first National Standard Curriculum for
paramedics based on the work of Nancy Caroline.
1946 - ANSWER-One of the first Canadian air ambulance programs was launched
in
Saskatchewan
,1974 - ANSWER-British Columbia organized and created their ambulance service
following government recommendations.
1984 - ANSWER-Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) - formerly called "the
Canadian Society of Ambulance Personnel" was formed.
How many people the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) represents: -
ANSWER-Over 20,000 located in many provincial chapters and the Canadian
Armed Forces
1990's - ANSWER-Paramedic teaching programs were first included in the
Canadian Medical Associations accreditation process.
2001 - ANSWER-The Paramedic Association of Canada issued the National
Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP's) for paramedics.
2002 - ANSWER-The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) became a National forum
for information gathering, policy development, and coordinated action.
2006 - ANSWER-PCC White Paper: "The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the
New Road Ahead"
PCC White Paper: "The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the New Road Ahead"
has six key strategic directions: - ANSWER-- Clear Core Identity
- Stable Funding
- Systematic Improvement
, - Personnel Development
- Leadership Support
- Mobilized Health Care
The EMS network begins with: - ANSWER-Citizen Involvemnt
The dispatcher - ANSWER-Receives and enters all information on an EMS call,
interprets information, relays information and can give pre arrival information.
EMR - ANSWER-Emergency Medical Responder
PCP - ANSWER-Primary Care Paramedic
ACP - ANSWER-Advanced Care Paramedic
CCP - ANSWER-Critical Care Paramedic
Initial paramedic information is usually based on: - ANSWER-National
Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP)
Continuing education in most provinces require: - ANSWER-A paramedic keep up
to date with current research and training
