The association focuses on the quality of service by the ambulance providers, ambulance training institutions, individual members, plus everyone who is enthusiastic about out of hospital emergency care. AAPU functions as a conduit for professional development that introduces and manages professional change. It therefore scans the horizon for what is new in the profession and what is happening on the policy level that might affect the work of her members. The leaders and members of the association have various back-grounds, experiences, expertise, and skills. This concentration of expertise makes it very strong and powerful.