Constitution

Association Membership is open to all Ambulance Personnel engaged in the Professional Art and Calling of 'Ambulance Aid' "the care and treatment, prior to, and during the course of transportation". This includes all Personnel who are engaged in any sector service, Public, Private, Voluntary, and Military who meet the criteria.
In the initial 2 year stage the widely adopted Grandfathers Principles will apply in order that all such Ambulance Technicians who through either training or Experience may qualify for Initial Registration.
An interim Honouree Board of Governance for the purpose of establishment has been nominated covering all sectors. A duly elected Board must replace this within the initial period of two years. The Interim Board may not change the rules other than by reason of necessary compliance with either British or European Law.

(c) the Name of the Association
The 'BRITISH EMERGENCY CARE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION' (BECPA)

The name has been selected to reflect the membership as a whole, and can be adapted for Individual Country's, for inclusion as required.
Mission Statement
To govern the members in a manner that serves and protects the public interest
To establish, monitor and enforce standards of practices, ethics, registration and continuing competence,
To promote our professions as a core health service and expand member opportunities in all facets of health care
To continue to be a role model for the professions nationally and inter-nationally
This mission statement has received inter-national acceptance for Emergency Medical Technicians, and embraces all Ambulance service sector operations

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