The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Job analysis of paramedic on the developing a curriculum method

데이컴 기법에 의한 1급 응급구조사 직무분석

  • Yoou, Soon-Kyu (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Eulji University) ;
  • Kwon, Hay-Rran (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Gwangju Health College) ;
  • Park, Hee-Jin (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Seoyeong University) ;
  • Shin, Sang-Do (Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Eun-Sook (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Kongju National University) ;
  • Uhm, Tai-Hwan (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Eulji University)
  • 유순규 (을지대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 권혜란 (광주보건대학 응급구조과) ;
  • 박희진 (서영대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 신상도 (서울대학교병원 응급의학과) ;
  • 최은숙 (공주대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 엄태환 (을지대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2013.10.25
  • Accepted : 2013.12.17
  • Published : 2013.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the extended job of paramedic after the 1st job description in 2000 by the National Health Personnel Licensing Examination Board. Methods: This study was carried out from May 2012 to July 2013 on the Developing A Curriculum (DACUM) method to analysts 330 responses among 400 questionnaires (response rate 82.5%) after analysing 30 pilot questionnaires. In order to enhance validity and reliability of this job description, 2 job analysts in universities and 10 EMT-Paramedics in hospitals and fire stations were recruited. Results: There were differences between 166 (year 2000) and 240 (2012) in task element. There were higher answering at triaging patient(2.64 frequency, 4.15 importance), calling for help(2.68 frequency, 4.07 importance) in disaster emergency care. There were higher answering at measuring vital sign (3.95 frequency, 4.22 importance), measuring ECG(3.84 frequency, 4.14 importance), wound care(3.48 frequency, 3.86 importance), bleeding control & wound care(3.46 frequency, 3.86 importance), applying $O_2$(3.40 frequency, 3.94 importance) in physician assistant. Conclusion: Scope of extended practice as a physician assistant in hospital setting recommended us to replace the present curriculum and national exam with new curriculum and national written & skill test.

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