Modular Certificate in Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice & Trauma Management (part of Diploma in Health Sciences (Paramedicine))
About This Course
Modular Certificate in Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice & Trauma Management (MC1 of Diploma in Health Sciences (Paramedicine)) offers the following modules (180 hrs):
Fundamental of ABCs and Vital Signs (30 hrs)
Management of Spinal injuries, Fractures and Pain (30 hrs)
Patient Assessment Model (30 hrs)
Trauma Management of the Stable Patient (30 hrs)
Trauma Management of the Unstable Patient (30 hrs)
Occupational Wellness & Clinical Reflection (30 hrs)
What You'll Learn
The course will also equip them with transferable skills such as communication, leadership, logistics and crisis management, to improve operational effectiveness and work efficiency. At the completion of this diploma, the participant will be able to:
1.enable the learners to develop skills in the monitoring and interpretation of vital physiological and clinical data.
2. evaluate and integrate the new skills and knowledge to identify signs and symptoms of these injuries and provide the appropriate immobilization and pain relief.
3. learn the concepts of paramedic practice by incorporating the skills learnt from previous modules into the care and management of the stable trauma patient
4. learn the concepts of occupational wellness relevant to the paramedic profession, as well as the risks faced in the line of duty as a paramedic. Management of risks and risk prevention will be emphasized.
Entry Requirements
The minimum admission requirement is any NITEC certificate or a minimum 3 “O” level passes (with a minimum of D7 for English) plus
(A) EMS Certificate or
- Paramedic Level 3 certificate/ Higher Nitec in Paramedic and Emergency Care (HNPEC)
(B) EMT Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Pre-Hospital Emergency
Medical Services)
AND Relevant Work Experience:
Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement are to have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Additional requirements for EMT Certificate holders:
A Letter of Support from the employer to guarantee the opportunity for the learner to perform paramedic roles under supervision during clinical placement.