VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Paramedic| Course Name |
Emergency Medical Services
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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IAY 103
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Fall
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2
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0
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2
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3
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Lecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental functioning and organization of the emergency medical services system in Turkey. By the end of the course, students will understand the organizational structure of pre-hospital emergency medical services, the equipment required in ambulances, and the duties, authorities, and responsibilities of paramedics. In addition, they will acquire the technical knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safe transport of patients and casualties. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course; |
| Course Description | This course provides knowledge about the fundamental functioning of pre-hospital emergency medical services, ambulance equipment, and the authorities and responsibilities of paramedics. Students will also learn patient and casualty transport techniques. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Course and Program Introduction: Introduction, Aims and Learning Objectives | Preparatory reading: Ekşi, A. Management of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services in Mass Casualty Incidents (2015). pp. 8–13. |
| 2 | Basic Concepts in Health and Activities of Health Institutions in Turkey | Ekşi, A. Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (2021). pp. 12–22. Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Management and Organization in Emergency Health Services for Paramedics (2020). pp. 54–59. |
| 3 | Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System | Ekşi, A. Management of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services in Mass Casualty Incidents (2015). pp. 4–8. Ekşi, A. Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (2021). pp. 6–9. |
| 4 | Evaluating EMS Legislation in Turkey | Management of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (2015). pp. 34–38. Ekşi, A. Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (2021). pp. 22–27. Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Management and Organization in Emergency Health Services for Paramedics (2020). pp. 90–110. |
| 5 | Organizational Structure of Emergency Health Services in Turkey | Ekşi, A. Management of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services in Mass Casualty Incidents (2015). pp. 34–38. Ekşi, A. Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (2021). pp. 22–27. Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Management and Organization in Emergency Health Services for Paramedics (2020). pp. 90–110. |
| 6 | Evaluating Ambulances and Emergency Medical Vehicles | Ekşi, A. Management of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services in Mass Casualty Incidents (2015). pp. 63–100. Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Emergency and Disaster Management for Paramedics (2020). pp. 78–91. Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Management and Organization in Emergency Health Services for Paramedics (2020). pp. 112–134. |
| 7 | Using the Record Systems Employed in Pre-hospital Emergency Care in Turkey | Preparatory reading: Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Emergency and Disaster Management for Paramedics (2020). pp. 181–222. |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Paramedic Authorities / Responsibilities and Professional Values | |
| 10 | Ensuring Personal Safety and Patient/Victim Safety | Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Emergency and Disaster Management for Paramedics (2020). pp. 78–83. Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Management and Organization in Emergency Health Services for Paramedics (2020). pp. 149–165. |
| 11 | Task Organization of Emergency Medical Services | Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Management and Organization in Emergency Health Services for Paramedics (2020). pp. 185–197. |
| 12 | Ensuring Communication in Ambulance and Emergency Health Services | Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Management and Organization in Emergency Health Services for Paramedics (2020). pp. 140–143. |
| 13 | Applying Patient/Victim Transport Techniques I | Ekşi, A. Management of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services in Mass Casualty Incidents (2015). pp. 162–174. Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Emergency and Disaster Management for Paramedics (2020). pp. 128–158. |
| 14 | Applying Patient/Victim Transport Techniques II | Özen, S.; Tok Özen, A. Emergency and Disaster Management for Paramedics (2020). pp. 258–277. |
| 15 | Course Review (End-of-term Review) | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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5
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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2
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28
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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15
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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7
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7
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| Final Exam |
1
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8
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8
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| Total |
90
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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2
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5
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To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field |
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| 2 |
To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level |
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| 3 |
To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others |
X
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To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently |
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| 5 |
To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication |
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| 6 |
To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field |
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| 7 |
To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field |
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| 8 |
To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology |
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| 9 |
To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics |
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X
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| 10 |
To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements |
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| 11 |
To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level |
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| 12 | To take actively responsibility in disaster and crisis situations, ensure and manage the safety herself/himself, the patient and the scene in the provision of emergency health services. |
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X
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| 13 | To explain and apply basic and advanced life support in line with the legal regulations regarding emergency health services. |
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X
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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