Post-Diploma Certificate in Critical Prehospital Resuscitation and Care (part of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science-PCM)
About This Course
Post-Diploma Certificate in Critical Prehospital Resuscitation and Care (PDC4 of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science-PCM) includes the following modules:
• Prehospital Management of Medical Emergencies 2 (75 hrs)
• Prehospital Management of Cardiac Arrest & Death (60 hrs)
• Encountering Patients with Special Challenges (30 hrs)
Total Training Hours: 165
What You'll Learn
1. Demonstrate enhanced clinical judgment and formulate differential diagnoses for a broad spectrum of medical emergencies.
2. Manage cardiac arrest and prehospital death cases with appropriate clinical, ethical, and procedural considerations.
3. Deliver comprehensive care to patients facing special challenges.
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.