The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

Core competency and educational needs of paramedic students in disaster management

응급구조(학)과 학생들의 재난관리 핵심역량과 재난교육 요구도

  • Park, So-Mi (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University) ;
  • Choi, Eun-Sook (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
  • Received : 2020.11.07
  • Accepted : 2020.12.18
  • Published : 2020.12.31
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the core competency and educational needs of paramedic students in disaster management. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 207 paramedic students between June 1 and October 29, 2017. The study instrument included disaster preparedness (15 items), disaster management core competency (26 items), disaster education needs (26 items). Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, and Duncan's multiple range test using IBM SPSS 24.0. Results: The students reported that only 13% had experienced or witnessed disasters; however, 95.2% would be willing to help in the event of a disaster. Their disaster preparedness was 1.84 points on a 3-point scale. We did see differences in disaster preparedness by background: hospital practice (F=5.352, p=.001); fire-fighting practice (F=8.994, p=.000). The students had a core competency of disaster management at 3.25 points on a 5-point scale with differences depending on major satisfaction (F=3.760, p=.006). The level of student demands for disaster education was 4.29 points. Conclusion: If variety of educational environments are provided for disaster-related learning and training, the core competency of disaster management for paramedic students will improve. The students will be available as disaster management experts in various fields, even after graduation.

Keywords

References

  1. Korea Ministry of Government Legislation. Misfortune and the safety supervision basic law. Article 3. Available at: http://www.law.go.kr/LSW//lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=208135&efYd=20190326#0000, 2019.
  2. Korean Association of Emergency Medical Technician. Emergency medical technician present condition. Available at: http://www.emt.or.kr/stats_recsroom/stats_recsroom_base/stats_recsroom_main/emrrsc_sttus3
  3. Kang HY, Kim YS, Kim JW. The appropriate scope of work of EMT-paramedics in emergency medical institutions according to expert opinion. Korean J Emerg Med Ser 2018;22(3):77-90. https://doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2018.22.3.077
  4. Choi ES, Hong SG, Kwon HR, Koh BY, Lee KY, Jung HH et al. Standardization of a curriculum for paramedic students in South Korea. Korean J Emerg Med Ser 2017;21(2):17-37. https://doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2017.21.2.017
  5. Korea Ministry of Government Legislation. Emergency Medical Services Act. Available at: http://www.law.go.kr/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=206263&efYd=20190101#0000, 2019.
  6. Park JC, Lee KY. Disaster preparedness and response competency of emergency medical technician-paramedics in the disaster medical assistant team. Korean J Emerg Med Ser 2019;23(2):19-31. https://doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2019.23.2.019
  7. Lee JH, Lee KY. Study on disaster response competencies of 119 EMTs. Korean J Emerg Med Ser 2018;22(3):55-66. https://doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2018.22.3.055
  8. Kim JH, Choi ES. Core competency in disaster management of 119 paramedics. Korean J Emerg Med Ser 2017;21(3):35-48. https://doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2017.21.3.035
  9. Jung JY. Perception of paramedic students on core competence and methods of disaster response. Korean J Emerg Med Ser 2018;22 (2):23-33. https://doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2018.22.2.023
  10. Schmidt CK, Davis JM, Sanders JL, Chapman LA, Cisco MC, Hady AE. Exploring nursing students' level of preparedness for disaster response. Nurs Educ Perspect 2011;32(6):380-3. https://doi.org/10.5480/1536-5026-32.6.380
  11. Kim HJ. A study on disaster preparedness, core competencies and educational needs on disaster nursing of nursing students. Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society 2015;16(11):7447-55. https://doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2015.16.11.7447
  12. Noh JY. Nurse's perception and core competencies on disaster nursing. Unpublished master's thesis, Yonsei University 2010, Seoul, Korea.
  13. Choi ES, Cho KJ, Koh BY, Park HJ, Kim HS, Kwon HR et al. Policy suggestions to educate and produce outstanding paramedics in Korea. Korean J Emerg Med Ser 2018;22(1): 7-19. https://doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2018.22.1.007
  14. Ahn EK, Kim SK. Disaster experience, perception and core competencies on disaster nursing students. J Digital Convergence 2013;11(6):257-67. https://doi.org/10.14400/JDPM.2013.11.6.257