AMBULANCE SERVICE TRAINING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IYP253	AMBULANCE SERVICE TRAINING I	3	4	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer EMEL ÇAKAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer NURCAN ESİN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To equip individuals with the ability to apply appropriate intervention techniques, transport methods and case management in the field to patients with trauma or in critical condition, by understanding the technical specifications of ambulances and emergency medical vehicles, disinfection protocols and medical waste management.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers medical waste management and ambulance disinfection, the technical equipment and types of ambulances, case analysis processes, mechanical ventilation applications, cervical-vertebral immobilisation in trauma patients, and emergency transport techniques.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learns what medical waste is and about medical waste management.
Learns about the different types of ambulances and the difference between ambulances and emergency medical vehicles.
Is knowledgeable about specially equipped ambulances.
Learns about the characteristics of the ambulance as a vehicle.
Recognises the equipment in the ambulance and learns how to use it.
Knows the steps for treating the patient.
Obtains information about the cleanliness of the ambulance.
Gains knowledge about the disinfection of ambulances.
Learns case analysis and study.
Knows cervical immobilisation methods.
Learns vertebral immobilisation techniques.
Knows ADTK and methods of intervention for patients who have fallen from a height.
Gains knowledge about mechanical ventilation.
Acquires knowledge about mechanical ventilation methods and patient/casualty transport techniques.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Medical Waste Management	-
2	Literature review	Types of Ambulances / Differences Between Ambulances and Emergency Medical Vehicles	-
3	Literature review	Specially Equipped Ambulances	-
4	Literature review	Features of the Ambulance as a Vehicle	-
5	Literature review	Ambulance Supplies	-
6	Literature review	Steps for Patient Intervention	-
7	Literature review	Ambulance Cleaning and Disinfection	-
8	Literature review	Case Analysis and Study and Vertebral Immobilisation	-
9	Literature review	Short Assessment Test	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review	ADTK (Non-Vehicular Traffic Accident) and Intervention for Patients Falling from Height	-
12	Literature review	Practical Examination	-
13	Literature review	Practical Examination	-
14	Literature review	What is Mechanical Ventilation?	-
15	Literature review	Mechanical Ventilation and Patient/Casualty Transport Techniques	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ekşi, A. (Ed.). İlk ve Acil Yardım Teknikerliği Paramedik: Hastane Öncesi Acil Hasta Bakımı (Cilt I-II). Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
Yeditepe Üniversitesi. Alanda Acil Bakım (Paramedikler İçin). Yeditepe Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Kongre Tıp Kitabevi. Paramedikler İçin Hastane Öncesi Travmalı Hasta Yönetimi. Kongre Tıp Kitabevi.
Overton, J. W. Safety and Quality in Medical Transport Systems.
Willis, S., ve Dalrymple, R. Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach.
Overton, J. W. Safety and Quality in Medical Transport Systems.
Pilbery, R., ve Lethbridge, K. Ambulance Care Clinical Skills.
Anderson, D., Meadley, B., ve Olaussen, A. (Ed.). Critical Care Paramedicine: A Case-Based Approach.
Ege Üniversitesi. Paramedik. Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Computer-Lab-Practice Exam
TOTAL	1	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1							5
2						4
3						4
4							5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	We believe in the philosophy of emergency care.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Preventive, curative principles of emergency care plans, implements and evaluates and registers.						5
2	Applies the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.				3
3	Evaluates the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.						5
4	It records the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Areas that require emergency care at an advanced level of knowledge of institutional uses and applications.						5
2							5
3							5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility in pre-hospital emergency care.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Learning with a sense of lifelong learning will continue.					4
2	National and universal values​​, intellectual and social aspects of principle develops itself.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Patient, family and team with other health care professionals in oral and written communication.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Case to be made for emergency aid to the wounded techniques appropriate first aid and emergency plans, manages and implements.						5
2	In emergency situations, ensures appropriate transportation of the patient to the emergency room.						5
3	In case of emergency, appropriately plans the first and emergency aid techniques for the injured person.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	4	2	8
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	2	2
TOTAL	50	0	105