The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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A review of the qualification criteria for the national examinations for emergency medical technicians

응급구조사 국가시험 응시 자격기준에 관한 고찰

  • Kim, A-Jung (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Kyungil University) ;
  • Park, Tae-Jun (Emergency Medical Center, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital) ;
  • Bak, Young-Seok (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Sun Moon University) ;
  • Kim, Jun-Ho (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Seok (Myongji Medical Foundation Myongji Hospital Regional Emergency Medical Center) ;
  • Son, Yu-Mi (Department of Medical Law and Ethics, Graduate School, Yonsei University) ;
  • Lee, Kui-Ja (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kyungdong University)
  • 김아정 (경일대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 박태준 (인제대학교 일산백병원 응급의료센터) ;
  • 박영석 (선문대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 김준호 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 김용석 (의료법인 명지의료재단 명지병원 응급의료센터) ;
  • 손유미 (연세대학교 일반대학원 의료법윤리학협동과정) ;
  • 이귀자 (경동대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2021.06.22
  • Accepted : 2021.08.26
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) have so far been trained as professionals under the same conditions, with no change in the 1995 Act. We aimed to find ways for them to secure expertise in accordance with social needs by strengthening the quality of the EMT education. Methods: This is a descriptive study comparing the operation status of the national emergency medical examination conducted by the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute, and the national examinations of EMT paramedic and EMT basic. The scope of the national examinations for EMT was compared by subject and area. Results: The national written exam for EMT paramedic consists of five areas. EMT basic does not include basic medicine in three related subjects, 11 areas, and 18 detail areas. Paramedic care does not include advanced pediatric life support. In addition, nine areas and 20 detail areas are not included. Conclusion: The study suggests the need for institutional supplementation so that those who have completed EMT basic and the subjects prescribed by the ordinance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare at universities, etc., in the Higher Education Act can take the EMT paramedic national exam.

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