The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Standardization of a curriculum for paramedic students in South Korea

응급구조(학)과 교육과정의 표준화에 대한 연구

  • Choi, Eun-Sook (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University) ;
  • Hong, Sung-Gi (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Kwon, Hay-Rran (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Gwangju Health University) ;
  • Koh, Bong-Yeun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Lee, Kyoung-Youl (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University) ;
  • Jung, Han-Ho (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Masan University) ;
  • Lee, Myung-Lyeol (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kyungdong University) ;
  • Yun, Seong-Woo (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Namseoul University) ;
  • Park, Si-Eun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongkang College University) ;
  • Cho, Keun-Ja (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
  • 최은숙 (공주대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 홍성기 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 권혜란 (광주보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 고봉연 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 이경열 (공주대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 정한호 (마산대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 이명렬 (경동대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 윤성우 (남서울대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 박시은 (동강대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 조근자 (공주대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2017.07.18
  • Accepted : 2017.08.15
  • Published : 2017.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study describes current curricula for paramedic students in South Korea and proposes a standardization of the curriculum. Methods: Data were collected from 38 colleges and universities from March 1 to 31, 2016. Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS 23.0. Results: The proposed standard curriculum was below. Requisite liberal arts consisted of 2 subjects and 6 credits including biomedical ethics, communications and human relationships. Common major subjects were composed of 6 areas, 22 subjects, and 78 credits. The areas of basic medicine consisted of 6 subjects and 16 credits including medical terminology. Introduction to paramedicine consisted of 3 subjects and 7 credits. Emergency patient management consisted of 2 subjects and 9 credits. Particulars to paramedic care consisted of 8 subjects and 31 credits. The law area consisted of 1 subject and 3 credits. Other major areas consisted of 2 subjects and 12 credits including integrated simulation and physician assistance. Common field practice area consisted of 3 to 4 subjects and 9 to 12 credits. Conclusion: It is important to establish and adapt a standardized curriculum for paramedic students in order to ensure competence and to provide high quality emergency medical services.

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