Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Services
Post Graduate Diploma
In Pune
Description
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Type
Post Graduate Diploma
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Location
Pune
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Duration
1 Year
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About this course
Eligibility Criteria:
MBBS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BDS / B.Sc. Nursing/ GNM/ Physiotherapist
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Course programme
The course consist of 12 academic months, out of which initial 9 months theoretical as well as hands on practical training on manikins is included. The last 3 months are kept for supervised internship training under the guidance of a Consultant. Being a weekend course every weekend 12 hours teaching will be conducted i.e. on Saturdays (12pm-6pm) and on Sunday's (9am-3pm) for the first 9 months. The practical training is also given in the well-recognized hospitals in the city.
Special consideration will be given to outstation students as well as for working professionals.
-Course Syllabus:
MODULE 1 : PREPARATORY
EMS System: Roles and Responsibilities
Overview of Human Systems
General Principles of Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
MODULE 2 : PATIENT ASSESSMENT
MODULE 3 : AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND VENTILATION
MODULE 4 : TRAUMA AND MANAGEMENT
MODULE 5 : MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
MODULE 6 : ASSESSMENT-BASED MANAGEMENT
MODULE 7 : OPERATIONS
Ambulance operations
Medical Incident Command
Rescue Awareness and Operations
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Crime Scene Awareness
-Examination:
Periodic assessment and a mid-term examination shall be conducted and are contributory to the final result . At the end of the course (i.e. after 9 months) the final examination shall be conducted. It will consist of Theory Total 150 marks MCQ out of which 100 marks for all subjects and 50 marks for Pharmacology.
-Practical:
Total 100 marks for 5 stations.
Candidate will receive the PGDEMS certificate only if he /she procures 50% marks in both the theory and practical examination and completed 3 months internship training successfully.
Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Services