The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

Within this study unit we will focus on the
following
competencies:

-The theoretical knowledge and practical skills
necessary for
independent work as Advanced-Level paramedic
-Your personal ethical values and perspectives
regarding patient
groups and situations within prehospital setting

Sustainable Global goals in focus:
4: Quality Education
10: Reduced Inequalities

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will
know:

-The theoretical knowledge required for work as
Advanced-Level
paramedic
-A critical self-evaluation of your knowledge
intake and
strengthening of theoretical knowledge
-Autonomous and independent decision-making and
performance
required for work as Advanced-Level paramedic
-Reflection of your own ethical attitude and
perspectives in
prehospital emergency care.
-Reflections over your professional growth and
identify
challenges for that growth.

Course contents

The course consists of: The National
Written
Exam for Paramedic Level
EMS + practice simulations/workshops for
the
practical test for
Paramedic Level EMS.

The National Written Exam for Paramedic
Level
EMS includes a
multitude of questions (multiple choice,
short
written essays). The
exam also includes a medical calculation
assignment. For a Passed
rating a minimum of 70% is required.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Emergency Care: Advanced Level
Emergency Care: Trauma
Emergency Care: Clinical Pharmacology

Practical Training: Prehospital Care on
Advanced
Level 1
Practical Training: Prehospital Care on
Advanced
Level 2

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Assessment requirements

-Attendance in national written exam on Advanced-
level Emergency Care (3 exam occacions per
semester)

-Attendance in two simulated patient cases
(assessments of clinical competence)

-Attendance in an individual discussion around
ethical attitudes, specifically regarding
prehospital contexts

Teacher

  • Ericsson Christoffer
  • Lindqvist Johnny
  • Loimijoki Niko
  • Saarela Sami
  • Stenström Mats
  • Takala Sami
  • Tillman Ilse

Examiner

Ericsson Christoffer

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-05-10 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-09-13 09:00 - 13:00 E384 Akutvård - Nationell kompetensbedömning Nationella vårdnivå tent / Valtakunnallinen ensihoidon tentti Ericsson Christoffer
2023-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 E387 Akutvård - Nationell kompetensbedömning Nationella vårdnivå tent / Valtakunnallinen ensihoidon tentti Ericsson Christoffer
2023-11-01 09:00 - 13:00 E384 Akutvård - Nationell kompetensbedömning Nationella vårdnivå tent / Valtakunnallinen ensihoidon tentti Ericsson Christoffer
2023-11-29 09:00 - 13:00 E384 Akutvård - Nationell kompetensbedömning Nationella vårdnivå tent / Valtakunnallinen ensihoidon tentti Ericsson Christoffer

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