The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Proposal of a new Emergency Medical Technician national practical examination

응급구조사 실기시험 개선 연구

  • Yoou, Soon-Kyu (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Eulji University) ;
  • Choi, Eun-Sook (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University) ;
  • Shin, Dong-Min (Department of Paramedic Science, Korea National University of Transportation) ;
  • Jo, Jean-Man (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Daejeon Health Sciences College) ;
  • Lee, Jung-Eun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health College) ;
  • Roh, Sang-Gyun (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Sunmoon University) ;
  • Lee, Hyeon-A (Institute of Emergency Medical Services, Eulji University) ;
  • Uhm, Tai-Hwan (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Eulji University)
  • 유순규 (을지대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 최은숙 (공주대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 신동민 (한국교통대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 조진만 (대전보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 이정은 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 노상균 (선문대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 이현아 (을지대학교 응급의료안전교육연구소) ;
  • 엄태환 (을지대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2012.10.21
  • Accepted : 2012.12.10
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose : This study was carried out from September 2011 to September 2012 to indicate improvement and performance schemes and planning strategies by way of scenario based practical examination to inspire adaptable capacity to EMS field for Emergency Medical Technician. Methods : In order to improve the examination, a survey was conducted to EMT-Paramedics (Level 1), EMT-Basics (Level 2), and other expert groups. The researchers visited the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) headquarter and the psychomotor examination site in Ohio in April, 2011. The 21 EMT professors took part in a workshop experiencing the US psychomotor examinations provided by two NREMT examination experts in October, 2011. Results : The results showed that the general plan of new National Practical Examination for EMTs should consist of integrated emergency care examination based on clinical performance and simple skill examination based on objective structured skill protocol Conclusion : The National Practice Examination consists of two sessions and the examinees select the test number randomly in each session. The future examination should include the critical criteria and this criteria should be the decisive factor for the pass or fail.

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