The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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A study on the second standardization of the paramedic curriculum in South Korea

응급구조(학)과 교육과정 2차 표준화 연구

  • Choi, Eun-Sook (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University) ;
  • Hong, Sung-Gi (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Lee, Kyoung-Youl (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University) ;
  • Yun, Hyeong-Wan (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Vision College of Jeonju) ;
  • Han, Seung-Tae (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Howon University) ;
  • Ju, Jeong-Mi (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Gimhae College) ;
  • Jeon, Hyeok-Jin (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Choonhae College of Health Sciences) ;
  • Cho, Keun-Ja (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
  • Received : 2020.11.09
  • Accepted : 2020.12.18
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the compliance with the first standardization of the paramedic curriculum and suggest a second standardization to cultivate competent paramedics. Methods: This study was conducted by collecting 38 curricula, and responses to questionnaires, including those on the current status of prehospital field practice, from departments of emergency medical technology of 36 institutions. Data were collected between September 1 and November 30, 2019 via e-mail. Data were analyzed using SPSS v24.0 and NVivo 12.0. Results: Compliance with the first standardization of the paramedic curriculum was over 70% in only 11 on the 26 major subjects. The second standardization of the paramedic curriculum consists of 27 subjects requiring 76~79 credits for the 3-year course and 78~82 credits for the 4-year course. Conclusion: We suggested a minimum number of essential subjects to cultivate competent paramedics following the second standardization of the paramedic curriculum, and we hope colleges comply with this curriculum. Twenty to twenty-five percent of major subjects can be determined by the discretion of the college to maximize competency of paramedic students.

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