The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Program design of the education subject curriculum by the department of emergency medical technology based on National Competency Standards key competencies

NCS 직업기초능력 기반 응급구조(학)과 교양 교과목 편성 연구

  • Hong, Sung-Gi (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Koh, Bong-Yeun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Kim, Soo-Tae (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University)
  • 홍성기 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 고봉연 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 김수태 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과)
  • Received : 2016.11.09
  • Accepted : 2016.12.19
  • Published : 2016.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish an education curriculum subject program design for the department of emergency medical technology based on National Competency Standards (NCS) key competencies. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 180 level 1 emergency medical technicians in K area from June 15 to 20, 2016. Except for 14 incomplete questionnaires, 141 data were analyzed. The study instrument included general characteristics of the subjects (7 items) and importance and satisfaction levels for 10 key competencies including 34 items of subfactors by a Likert 5-point scale using Borich Needs Assessment Model. A locus for focus model (LF model) was used to derive the top priority key competencies for the education curriculum. Data were analyzed by SPSS v. 20.0. Results: The order of education needs of the program included interpersonal competency (1.442), communication competency (1.384), problem solving competency (1.185) and professional ethics competency (1.149). In the LF model, the required jey competencies included interpersonal competency, communication competency, professional ethics competency, and problem solving competency. Conclusion: The study results coincided with standard education curriculum guidelines. Our resluts can provide a valid reference for the department of emergency medical technology.

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