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Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B)

NQR Code:2019/HLT/MOHFW/02856

  • Old Code: 2019/HLT/MOHFW/02856

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About this Qualification

Job Description

The objective of the training program is to develop a pool of trained Emergency Medical Technicians who can be employed by service providers. As per the training modules at the end of the training, the candidate would be certified to perform following activities– 1.Demonstrate knowledge about emergency medical care services 2.Demonstrate the ability to perform clinical skills essential in providing basic emergency medical care services 3.Demonstrate setting of an ambulance for dealing with emergency situations 4.Practice infection control measures 5.Demonstrate safe and efficient transferring and ambulation techniques 6.Demonstrate techniques to maintain the personal hygiene needs of oneself and the patient 7.Demonstrate actions in the event of medical and facility emergencies 8.Demonstrate professional behavior, personal qualities and characteristics of an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic 9.Demonstrate good communication, communicate accurately and appropriately in the role of Emergency Medical technician-Basic

Progression Pathway

  • Professional progression After the due certification on qualifying all the desired skills
  • it is expected that the candidate will attain employment as an Emergency Medical Technician- Basic. The candidate may further attain supervisory role as he/she progresses in their careers. However
  • it is recommended that other than supervisory provisions- no true change in the scope of practice or responsibility maybe accorded to the Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
  • unless an appropriate educational qualification is attained. Academic progression After attaining lateral entry to a Bachelors programme of EMT- additional responsibilities other than those mandated for a EMT-Basic. Advance
  • leading to attainment of a qualification recognized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • the EMT-B may have progression to Level 6 as EMT-Advance with elaborate

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Foundation Module: Introduction to the Emergency Medical Technician Program N.A. 30 N.A. 5
Respond to Emergency Calls N.A. 15 N.A. 5
Size Up the scene at the site N.A. 30 N.A. 5
Follow Evidence-Based Protocol while managing patients N.A. 20 N.A. 5
Assessment of patient onsite and Triage N.A. 65 N.A. 5
Managing Emergencies – I N.A. 60 N.A. 5
Managing Emergencies – II N.A. 44 N.A. 5
Managing Emergencies – III N.A. 25 N.A. 5
Managing Trauma N.A. 50 N.A. 5
Managing Infants, Neonates And Children N.A. 15 N.A. 5
Managing Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI) N.A. 10 N.A. 5
Managing Patient Transfers N.A. 10 N.A. 5
Follow Biomedical Waste Disposal Protocols N.A. 10 N.A. 5
Total Duration (Didactic + Practicum) N.A. 384 N.A.
Internship Duration N.A. 616 N.A.
N.A. 1000 N.A.