Diploma in Health Sciences (Paramedicine)
About this course
Course objectives
The course aims to deepen students’ knowledge of medical sciences and research to enable greater understanding of paramedic treatment protocols, so as to better manage complex medical emergencies. The students are equipped to apply relevant clinical skills in the management of patients in paramedic practice.
The course will also equip them with transferable skills such as communication, leadership, logistics and crisis management, to improve operational effectiveness and work efficiency. At the completion of this diploma, the participant will be able to:
1.Critically evaluate patients and deliver care according to patient assessment model (PAM) and according to local pre-hospital emergency care protocols.
2.Evaluate and document with accuracy, patient care and outcomes.
3.Function as independent crew leaders in the ambulance using their expertise in emergency medical skills.
Course description
With the increased complexity of pre-hospital emergency care, advancements in military medicine and rising public expectations, there is a need to further enhance the skills of paramedics, to keep abreast of evolving field medical doctrine and the broadening scope of paramedic practice.Nanyang Polytechnic, in collaboration with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), SAF Medical Training Institute (SMTI) and the Unit for Pre-hospital Emergency Care (UPEC), developed the part-time Diploma in Health Sciences (Paramedicine) for in-service Emergency Medical Technicians & Specialists with the aim to deepen their knowledge of medical sciences and research to enable greater understanding of paramedic treatment protocols, so as to better manage complex medical emergencies. The course will also equip them with transferable skills such as communication, leadership, logistics and crisis management, to improve operational effectiveness and work efficiency.Learners can look forward to learning from experienced trainers from the School of Health & Social Sciences and School of Business Management.