Introduction: In 1996 was published first Regulation on emergency medical service in Uradni list. The purpose of this regulation was to unify emergency medical care for all citizens of Slovenia. Although, it came to a big progress in emergency medical care in terms of access times and providing adequate medical care but it became clearer the system organization is not optimal and need an update. In 2015 a new, second Regulation on emergency medical service entered into force which is based on internationally comparable arrangements. Regulation on emergency medical service specify the necessary knowledge and skills for all team members in emergency medical care. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to present organization activity of emergency medical service system and education for working in the field of emergency medical services in Slovenia and some other countries in European union. Methods: Descriptive method was used with systematic review of Slovenian and foreign literature and also legal acts which regulate the area of emergency medical care. We searched for relevant literature in Slovenian, English and Croatian language. Results: The aim of all emergency medical services is fast, effective and qualitative care for sick or injured persons. Organization of emergency medical care in different countries is not equal as a result of different geographical conditions, recognized needs for medical care of the population etc. Differences between featured countries are also noticeable in terms of required formal education and further training and learning for work in ambulance-based care. Discussion and conclusion: Nurses employed in emergency medical services during formal education do not acquire enough knowledge and skills needed for confidently work. Nurses recognize the importance of formal education and thus acquired competences. In Slovenia there is still no unified educational program for nurses working in pre-hospital emergency care.
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