The role of the College is to promote and develop the profession across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

[citation needed] A pass rate of 5% due to the wide syllabus and negatively marked high standards prevented the NHS from adopting the scheme, it would have cost too much and taken too long.

[citation needed] The name of British Paramedic Association (BPA) was agreed at an inaugural meeting held at AMBEX in 2001.

[6] The board of trustees is appointed to ensure the college serves the interests of its members and the paramedic profession.

The college has been the key partner in the development of the Professional Guidance on the Content of Ambulance Clinical Records.