Prehospital Obstetric Emergencies (part of MC3 of Diploma in Health Sciences (Paramedicine))
About This Course
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:
1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.
2. Discuss the anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy.
3. Deliver a baby with normal birth presentation.
4. Identify and manage common emergencies related to pregnancy.
5. Identify and manage common neonatal problems in pre-hospital environment.
Deliver partum, postpartum and neonatal care in a systematic way according to established local protocols.
What You'll Learn
This module provides an opportunity for the learners to develop skills in the assessment and management of obstetric patients in the pre-hospital environment. The learners also acquire the skillset to take care of the mother and newborn baby, at the scene and during transportation to the hospital. Case scenarios, using local protocols based on obstetric emergencies in pre-hospital settings will be presented and utilized.
Training hours: 60hrs
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.
Refer to course website for details - https://nypeservices.nyp.edu.sg/alls/course/cseDetails.jsp?id=HSDP01.