PHECC Strategy 2002-05

Council Functions

Objective 1

To ensure training institutions and course content in Emergency Medical Technology reflect contemporary best practice.

Strategies

1. Implement a rigorous accreditation process for the recognition of training institutions andapproval of course content for Emergency Medical Technician training.
2. Review the 1995 NAAC Standards for the recog nition of training institutions in cluding the incorporation of criteria for teaching faculty and a requirement for affiliation with a medical or nursing school.
3. Review the curriculum for all Emergency Medical Technician training in the 1995 NAAC Standards taking into consideration core curriculum as well as driver training and ambulance service induction components.
4. Promote the development of innovative approaches to conversion and bridging courses in particular, and education and training in Emergency Medical Technology in general.
5. Obtain policy approval from the Minister and Department of Health and Children for the
6. implementation of Emergency Medical Technician Advanced training.
7. Facilitate the preparedness of training institution!s) to train to the Emergency Medical Technician Advanced performance standard.
8. Develop a curriculum for Emergency Medical First Responders.
9. Develop a curriculum for Emergency Medical Controllers.