Well, when it comes to titles, I see your point. Paramedic is a protected title in the U.S. in other countries it is not.
Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses and Paramedics all have their own little titles and they are all protected.
For me, this is not about titles.
It is not in the state scope as defined by Title 22, but numerous LEMSA's use 12-lead. Also, SSV-EMS just says EKG, it does not say can only use 3 leads. Hence, 12 lead is utilized.
I do not speak for all Paramedics, but I will speak for my self.
I have extensive training and direct clinical practice.
Not all Paramedics are equal in training or experience.
For the OP:
Are you aware that not all EMS personnel who post here work soley on an ambulance? That was rhetorical and meant to get you to think about where you are and who posts here.
Ask some of the aussie medics about snake bite care, it is the best in the world that I have seen...
I do not care how you feel. You are insulting, degrading, uneducated and do not know what you are talking about.
You are not even a quarter to being right.
Care to address my questions and posts?