Curriculum design of emergency medical services program at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Alanazi, Abdullah

doi:10.2147/amep.s28590

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“… 21 There has been establishment of a 4-year university-based education, with an increasing use of evidence-based curricula. 21 , 25 At present, no national curricula standard exist for paramedic education in Saudi Arabia, and thus the precise curricula content for each university has not been mapped. However, it is recognized that the principles of EBP are included in all programs.…”

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Research utilization barriers for emergency medical technicians in Saudi Arabia

Samarkandi

Bashatah

Khan

et al. 2018

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IntroductionTranslation of research findings into clinical practice has potential to improve health care procedures, increase patient safety, and improve patient outcomes. However, low levels of evidence utilization in clinical practice have been widely reported. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this is also the case for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to examine the barriers to the utilization of research findings within this cohort.MethodsThe BARRIERS scale was used to gather data from a convenience sample of EMTs in Saudi Arabia.ResultsThe barriers most commonly rated as “great” or “moderate” were “Implications for practice are not made clear”, “The relevant literature is not compiled in one place”, and “The EMT feels the benefits of changing practice will be minimal”. However, when responses were examined at a subscale level, reliability, as measured by Cronbach’s α, was suboptimal (range 0.20–0.62).DiscussionNo similar study has been conducted within paramedicine to enable direct comparison of our results; however, the top barriers identified in the present study are also highly rated in some previous studies of nurse cohorts. The low reliability measures of the subscales may demonstrate the importance of context specificity when utilizing this scale and that further research is required to develop a reliable and valid tool for use within this cohort.ConclusionThe top 2 barriers identified indicate that there may be a need for improvement regarding communication of research evidence to Saudi EMTs. For future studies, translation of the BARRIERS scale may be useful. However, as these EMT courses are taught in English, careful consideration of cultural suitability and more subtle interpretation issues could also be appropriate. Once context-specific barriers are identified and examined, they may inform the development of effective strategies to increase the uptake of research evidence into Saudi EMT practice.

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Research utilization barriers for emergency medical technicians in Saudi Arabia

Samarkandi

Bashatah

Khan

et al. 2018

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“…33 In exploring concepts to design more effective curricula for paramedic courses at university level, several authors have demonstrated that courses, curricula, and standards from one national setting can be successfully adapted for EMS training and education in other countries. 11 , 34 Such studies provide guidance for Taiwanese EMS training instructors in redesigning current curricula standards and content.…”

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“…The review of EMS training and education literature suggests there are a number of factors that might affect the development of training and education: national standards and curriculum; teaching method and learning environment; research development; and Acts and Regulations. 11 – 20 For example, the EMT Administration Regulation as part of the EMS Act in Taiwan sets the number of training hours and curricula topics for the three levels of EMT and leads training course structure and operation within the vocational licensure system.…”

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What are the educational and curriculum needs for emergency medical technicians in Taiwan? A scoping review

Chang

Tsai

Williams

2017

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PurposeThe development of emergency medical services (EMS) training in Taiwan is in a transitional phase because of increasing demand for, and advancements in, clinical skill sets. The aim of this study is to review the current literature to compare the key factors of EMS training and education development in different countries in order to provide a new curricula blueprint for the Taiwanese EMS training system.MethodThe method follows Arksey and O’Malley’s six stages of scoping review.ResultsFive databases were searched for relevant articles: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database; Education Resources Information Center, and Google Scholar. The initial search of five databases produced 1,230 articles, of which title and abstract screening excluded 1,156 articles. The 74 remaining articles underwent a full-text screening process, which further reduced the number of articles to 22. Researching references and citations produced an additional 23 articles, national curriculum standards produced a further six documents, and one article derived from emergency medical technician (EMT) regulation in Taiwan. In total, 52 articles were included in the study, categorized by competency and standards, EMT education and learning environment, curriculum design, and teaching and learning method.ConclusionThis study reviewed international EMS training and education literature and documents to summarize the essential elements for developing an EMS education system: for example, core competencies and standards, education environment, curriculum design, and teaching and learning method. By connecting the essential elements for developing an EMS education system, a blueprint for the Taiwanese EMS education system can be identified. Analysis and study of the essential elements will provide educators with clear direction in developing the EMS education system in Taiwan.

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“…The limited number of EMS personnel might be due to the small number of paramedic graduates, as reported in Alaniz's study. 20 In 2012, diploma programs were no longer offered in KSA. In order to become an EMS personnel, one should finish a bachelor's degree in paramedical science as a minimum requirement.…”

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Assessing the pre-hospital care preparedness to face mass casualty incident in Saudi Arabia in 2017-2018

Alotaibi

Khan

2019

SMJ

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Objectives: To assess the mass casualty incident (MCI) preparedness of pre-hospital care providers in Saudi Arabia and to identify and highlight their strengths and weaknesses when responding to MCIs. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive quantitative analysis was conducted between January 2017 and 2018 and included all Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) general administration branches in 13 regions in Saudi Arabia. The modified version of the emergency medical specialists (EMS) incident response and readiness assessment (EIRRA) tool was used in this study. Results: The Makkah region has the largest number of ambulances and medics vehicles, followed by Riyadh. Makkah and Al Madinah Al Munawarah obtained a median score of 4 and showed substantial preparedness for MCIs. However, Al Madinah Al Munawarah showed higher level of MCI preparedness than Makkah, and a significant difference was found (p=0.019). By contrast, Riyadh and the Eastern region showed limited MCI preparedness. In addition, a moderate positive correlation was observed between the overall median scores and the number of physicians (r=0.656 and p=0.015). Conclusion: The SRCA showed substantial preparedness in Makkah and Al Madinah Al Munawarah. The SRCA were highly prepared to face MCIs.

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Curriculum design of emergency medical services program at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Cited by 7 publications

References 26 publications

Research utilization barriers for emergency medical technicians in Saudi Arabia

Research utilization barriers for emergency medical technicians in Saudi Arabia

What are the educational and curriculum needs for emergency medical technicians in Taiwan? A scoping review

Assessing the pre-hospital care preparedness to face mass casualty incident in Saudi Arabia in 2017-2018

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