The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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A systematic review of continuing education for emergency medical technicians

응급구조사의 보수교육에 대한 체계적 문헌고찰

  • Kang, Min Seong (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University) ;
  • Kim, Woo-Jong (Graduate School of Dental Hygiene, Yonsei University) ;
  • Choi, Bo Youl (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University)
  • 강민성 (한양대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 김우종 (연세대학교 일반대학원 치위생학과) ;
  • 최보율 (한양대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Received : 2021.01.24
  • Accepted : 2021.04.20
  • Published : 2021.04.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to combine the satisfaction survey results and suggestion for continuing education of the emergency medical technicians through a systematic review of continuing education of the emergency medical technicians. Methods: This review focused on previous studies published until 2020 that were associated with the continuing education of emergency medical technicians. We followed the guidelines set for each phase of the study and selected the 26 studies that met the selection criteria for the analysis. Results: The level of satisfaction with continuing education for emergency medical technicians was low. The most frequently suggested method for continuing education was patient case presentation. The answers to the desired training subjects of the continuing education program varied. Finally, studies on continuing education have not been published continuously. Conclusion: To enhance the satisfaction and competence of continuing education, we need to provide various programs that reflect the needs of emergency medical technicians attending maintenance training. In addition, various methods should be considered to improve the attendance rate for continuing education, and further investigations and research should be actively conducted on continuing education in the future.

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