Paramedic in Czech Republic and Latvia

The subject of my bachelor thesis is to compare the conditions of Paramedic´s work in the Czech Republic and in the Republic of Latvia. The main goal is to examine the differences in the emergence of the paramedic position, also the competencies of paramedics in both countries and the organization of cooperation with other rescue services. In the theoretical part I deal with the examination of pre-hospital emergency care systems and it´s structures along with professional and legal aspects of paramedic education in these countries. This theses dedicates special atenttion to examining historical aspects of the development of both republics and its similarities and differences regarding health care systems, rescue systems and the conditions these systems have on its workers. Another key point this theses is focused on is the education level of paramedics which creates the base for the differences in competencies. In the practical part the Bachelor thesis examines the current knowledge of rescue systems, which has a significant influence on the security and work conditions ot the Czech and Latvian medical rescuers. This is mainly a comparison of the geographical and social influences, organisational and regulatory factors, the conditions of operating security for the two health emergency services. In addition, an assessment is made of the approaches and differences in the practical application of the integrated rescue system standards In line with established research issues, this thesis focuses mainly on the comparasion of competencies of medical rescuers and the way in which pre-hospital care is provided in the Czech Republic and in Latvia, which will be carried out by an analysis of the interviews, decisive legal norms, regulations, analytical and methodological documents in the field of health care and medical rescue services in both Republics. The results of the examination shall be supported by the personal knowledge of the processor obtained during the course of the study practice at the Riga Medical Emergency Service during the February-April 2022 period. This work points out, by comparing the practice in the Czech Republic and the Republic of Latvia, the possibilities of enriching the process of training future medical rescues by the wider introduction of practical teaching throughout the course of higher education. The results of the work can be used for presentation at conferences, and to familiarize executives and trainers with the views of health rescuer