Post-Diploma Certificate in Paramedical Management of Trauma Emergencies (part of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science)
About This Course
This Post-Diploma Certificate in Paramedical Management of Trauma Emergencies will provide learners the skills and knowledge on the followings :
1) Physical Assessment and Injury Management (60 hours)
2) Occupational Wellbeing and Risk Management (30 hours)
3) Management of Trauma Emergencies (60 hours)
What You'll Learn
1) teach learners to develop skills and integrate critical thinking in the care of patients with airway, respiratory and circulatory emergencies
2) provide learners with knowledge on how to maintain occupational wellbeing and manage work risks encountered in the prehospital settings. Learners will have the opportunities to apply clinical reasoning and reflection to promote their paramedic practice
3) introduce learners to develop skills and integrate critical thinking in providing care for patients with traumatic emergencies. Learners will learn to recognize and manage various life-threatening injuries and conditions
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the course, candidates must possess the following:
• Local polytechnic diploma or equivalent or any degree from a recognized university
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course on a case-by-case basis based on:
• Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview.
Due to the special requirements of the healthcare profession, all applicants have to pass a medical examination and to submit their blood screening and vaccination records according to MOH’s established standard set of screening and vaccination requirements.