Post-Diploma Certificate in Prehospital Care of Special Populations (part of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science-PCM)
About This Course
Post-Diploma Certificate in Prehospital Care of Special Populations (PDC5 of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science-PCM) includes the following modules:
• Prehospital Management of Paediatric Emergencies (60 hrs)
• Prehospital Management of Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies (60 hrs)
• Prehospital Management of Geriatric Emergencies (30 hrs)
• Clinical Placement Supervision 3 (15 hrs)
What You'll Learn
1. Perform assessment and intervention strategies to provide age-appropriate prehospital care for paediatric and geriatric patients.
2. Manage critical events related to maternal and neonatal health in prehospital care.
3. Function as acting crew leaders, taking primary responsibility for patient assessment, decision-making, and care coordination.
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.