Post-Diploma Certificate in Paramedical Management of Special Populations (part of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science)
About This Course
This Post-Diploma Certificate in Paramedical Management of Special Populations will provide learners the skills and knowledge on the following:
1) Management of Obstetrics and Gynecology Emergencies (75 hours)
2) Management of Pediatrics Emergencies (45 hours)
3) Emergency Care of Geriatric Patients (15 hours)
What You'll Learn
1) Introduce the learners to the care and management of obstetric and gynaecological emergencies in the prehospital setting. The learners will acquire the skills to assist in the delivery of a fetus in a prehospital setting and care for newborn baby, at the scene of delivery and during transportation to the hospital
2) Provide learners with the opportunities to develop skills and integrate critical thinking in the management of paediatric emergencies. Learners will learn to use a structured approach on triage and understand various prehospital protocols used in paediatric emergencies
3) Provide learners with the opportunities to develop skills and integrate critical thinking in managing geriatric emergencies. Learners will learn to recognize atypical disease presentation and their management in older adults
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the course, candidates must possess the following:
• Local polytechnic, ITE diploma or equivalent or any degree from a recognised 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.