NAEMT actively works to advance the EMS profession through initiatives that target critical issues impacting the ability of EMS to provide quality patient care. NAEMT initiatives may include:
- Conducting studies on EMS issues and publishing the results of these studies;
- Increasing awareness within the EMS profession, the greater healthcare profession, the public at-large, and/or government leaders about EMS issues;
- Developing information resources and tools to assist EMS practitioners and agencies in addressing these issues; and
- Developing education and training on these issues for practitioners and agencies.