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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2021.25.2.039

A review of the qualification criteria for the national examinations for emergency medical technicians  

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)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.25, no.2, 2021 , pp. 39-53 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Emergency medical services; Emergency medical technicians; Paramedics; Policy development;
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