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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2019.23.2.139

Improvement in emergency medical technician-basic training program : a review of the status of training institutions and designation criteria  

Lee, Nam-Jong (Department of Paramedic Science, Korea National University of Transportation)
Shin, Dong-Min (Department of Paramedic Science, Korea National University of Transportation)
Kim, Byung-Woo (Department of Paramedic Science, Korea National University of Transportation)
Park, Si-Eun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Doankang College University)
Yoo, Eun-Ji (USAMEDDAC-KOREA)
Yoon, Byoung-Gil (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Konyang University)
Yun, Seong-Woo (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Namseoul University)
Yun, Hyeong-Wan (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Vision College of Jeonju)
Lee, Kyoung-Youl (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
Choi, Jae-Woong (Emergency Medical Service Non-commissioned Officer, Gumi University)
Hwang, Sung-Hoon (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Kangwon National University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.23, no.2, 2019 , pp. 139-151 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: To discuss the records and legal standards of emergency medical technician training institutions in Korea and abroad, to identify the problems, and to provide the basic resources for improving the EMT-basic training institutions. Methods: We received advice through an advisory meeting of experts (professors of department of emergency medical technicians) and interested parties (Korean Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, officials of emergency medical technician training institutions) and referred to various reports published by governments, official institutions, and other trustworthy organizations. Also, we communicated with the related experts abroad (3 countries) on the phone or by email for surveys. Results: Compared to the abroad, it is necessary to categorize the standards and procedures of designating the emergency medical technician training institutions in Korea and improve the management of training institutions to train competent emergency medical technicians. Conclusion: It is necessary to designate and manage continuously the emergency medical technician-basic training programs for the systematic primary healthcare service.
Keywords
EMT-basic; Training program; Institution; Designation criteria;
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