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Généralités
In module 05 the student will examine the laws and regulations that govern their scope of practice, licensing, certification as well as the National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) as described by the Paramedic Association of Canada. Frequently dealing with high-pressure, life-or-death situations, paramedics frequently face ethical problems such as patients refusing care, trip destinations, and difficulties with advance directives. This module will also explore the fundamental principles and methods of ethics that apply to common prehospital situations.
The goal of EMS systems is to provide care and treatment to those in need of medical care. While the roles of the paramedic have changed over the years, it is important for the student to understand some of the basic concepts pertaining to the current EMS models that exist. With module 06, the student will examine some of these models and their role within them. The student will also review the safe procedures involving the ambulance including vehicle inspection, handling and design characteristics, safe driving techniques and emergency scene safety.