Post-Diploma Certificate in Paramedical Management of Special Incidents (part of Diploma (Conversion) in Paramedic Science)

This Post-Diploma Certificate in Paramedical Management of Special Incidents will provide learners the skills and knowledge on the followings :

• Clinical Placement Supervision 2 (15 hours)
• Management of Special Incidents (60 hours)
• Management of Cardiac Arrest and Death (30 hours)
• Caring for Patients with Special Challenges (60 hours)

What You'll Learn

The objective for this course is to:

• provide opportunities for the learner to display their professionalism and teamwork in prehospital settings. Learners will be able apply clinical reasoning and judgement to determine differential diagnoses and desired treatment plans
• provides opportunities for the learners to develop skills and critical thinking in the management of special incidents. Learners will gain knowledge about the organization and roles of leaders to manage such incidents in the prehospital settings
• provide opportunities for the learners to develop skills and integrate ciritical thinking in managing patients with cardiac arrest and death in the prehospital environment. Learners will be able to apply guidelines and protocols for managing such emergencies
• provides opportunities for the learners to integrate theory and practice in providing care for a variety of patients with special challenges in the prehospital emergency care setting. Learners will learn how to manage these patients with sensitivity and empathy in accordance with guidelines and protocols

Minimum Entry Requirement

To be eligible for the course, candidates must possess the following:

• Local polytechnic diploma or equivalent or any degree from a recognized university

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course on a case-by-case basis based on:

• Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview.

Due to the special requirements of the healthcare profession, all applicants have to pass a medical examination and to submit their blood screening and vaccination records according to MOH's established standard set of screening and vaccination requirements.