Gains knowledge about preparations before ambulance driving, driving techniques appropriate for special traffic situations, safe ambulance use, and patient/injured transport.
Have knowledge about the technical equipment, maintenance and cleaning-disinfection procedures of the ambulance.
Evaluates the use of sirens, lights and other warning systems in accordance with relevant guidelines.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
State the fundamental principles of ambulance operation.
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply relevant provisions of the Highway Traffic Law.
Safely drive the ambulance to transport patients or casualties.
Identify and describe the technical equipment of an ambulance.
Perform routine cleaning and disinfection procedures for the vehicle and equipment.
Execute pre-drive inspection and preparation steps.
Apply defensive and safe driving techniques under special traffic conditions.
Demonstrate proper usage of ambulance sirens and emergency lighting equipment.
Implement precautionary measures to prevent ambulance accidents.
Course Contents
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Practice
Presentation
Experiment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Practice
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
