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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2014.18.2.073

Liberal arts curricula for the 3-year emergency medical technology course: A comparative study  

Kang, Hyun-Hee (Department of Nursing, Shinsung University)
Kim, Hyo-Sik (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Cheju Halla University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.18, no.2, 2014 , pp. 73-94 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to provide suggestions for improving the liberal arts curriculum for the 3-year emergency medical technology course by conducting a comparative research on the liberal arts curricula across 10 colleges. Methods: Various aspects of liberal arts subjects, such as basic directions set out by the curriculum, credit scores, and distribution, were studied. Results: Of the 10 colleges, 9 did not stated purpose of liberal arts education. All 10 offered courses including foreign language, computer, and self-management, however each subjects did not have reflections of course visions. Findings revealed the credit score ratio of liberal arts subjects to be relatively lower than the major subjects. Students had limited opportunity to choose liberal arts subjects, with only a small proportion of the course available for elective subjects. Most liberal arts subjects were completed in the first year. Subjects' experience was not expanded and deepened gradually. Subject choices often overlapped, with limited variety of available subjects. Conclusion: For competent emergency medical technicians, the 3-year emergency medical technology course should improve the quality of its liberal arts offerings. The study of liberal arts provides the opportunity to develop broad perspectives and mature attitudes.
Keywords
Liberal arts education; Liberal arts curriculum; Emergency medical technicians; Emergency medical technology;
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