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This framework (HCPC, 2014) establishes what UK‐registered paramedics must do specific to their regulated profession, which in the context of this book can be applied to the specific area of medicines management as well as all other areas of a paramedic’s practice. There are 15 areas of proficiency covered by these standards with more detailed subsections under each proficiency. All paramedics must comply with the standards of proficiency.

 Practise safely and effectively within their scope of practice.

 Practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.

 Maintain fitness to practise.

 Practise as an autonomous professional, exercising their own professional judgement.

 Be aware of the impact of culture, equality and diversity on clinical practice.

 Practise in a non‐discriminatory manner.

 Understand the importance of and be able to maintain confidentiality.

 Communicate effectively.

 Work appropriately with others.

 Maintain records appropriately.

 Reflect on and review practice.

 Assure the quality of their practice.

 Understand the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to their profession.

 Draw on the appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice.

 Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment

In order to fulfil these requirements, paramedics must have a level of pharmaceutical knowledge and an awareness of how and where to find appropriate information to support clinical practice. Contemporary healthcare regimes have resulted in a breadth of emergent new products and complex treatment regimens. As a paramedic student or clinician, you will need up‐to‐date, clear and concise information to guide your practice. Examples of this can be found in later chapters in this book as well as external sources such as the JRCALC and numerous other guides, websites, texts and resources that are readily available. However, ensuring a robust and evidence‐based or evidence‐informed selection of these is paramount. Some resources are web based, some print based and some digital app based.

This chapter aims to introduce you to using pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides with a specific focus on:

 JRCALC Clinical Guidelines (JRCALC, 2019a)

 JRCALC Pocket Book (JRCALC, 2019b)

 JRCALC app.

Pharmaceutical and prescribing guides are vital and valuable resources to draw upon to ensure safe, accountable and evidence‐based paramedic practice and patient care.