Post-Diploma Certificate in Prehospital Clinical Management (part of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science-PCM)
About This Course
Post-Diploma Certificate in Prehospital Clinical Management (PDC2 of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science-PCM) includes the following modules:
• Prehospital Pharmacotherapy (60 hrs)
• Patient Assessment and Critical Interventions (75 hrs)
• Prehospital Management of Trauma Emergencies (45 hrs)
• Clinical Placement Supervision 1 (15 hrs)
Total Training Hours: 195
What You'll Learn
1. Apply comprehensive assessment techniques and formulate management plans for diverse acute trauma emergencies.
2. Integrate pharmacological principles for safe medication administration.
3. Utilise critical thinking to make sound clinical judgments, distinguishing between stable and unstable patient conditions.
4. Participate in patient care under supervision, focusing on rapid assessment and critical thinking in dynamic pre-hospital scenarios.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are:
a. To be eligible for the course, candidates must possess a Diploma from a local polytechnic, ITE or equivalent.
b. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience. Shortlisted applicants may be required to go through an interview and/or entrance test(s).
Additional Requirements
c. Applicants also need to meet the following requirements:
• Free from blood-borne diseases and be physically fit for the course.
• Obtained security clearance from MHA for clinical placement with SCDF.
• Meet the complete vaccination requirement for healthcare workers.
• Maintain a valid BCLS+AED certification throughout the duration of the course.