Role and Responsibilities of the Paramedic Team

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025413
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic team.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the role and responsibilities of a paramedic.

  • 1.2

    Explain how the paramedic has to take responsibility for own actions.

2

Understand the importance of team work in providing an efficient paramedic service.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain why working as a team is central to providing an efficient paramedic service.

  • 2.2

    Describe how the paramedic team works inter-professionally with other teams.

3

Understand the significance of decision making in the paramedic profession.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain situations where a prompt decision might need to be made.

  • 3.2

    Evaluate the importance of accurate decision making.

4

Understand situations in which the rights of an individual may need to be overridden by the paramedic services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Analyse situations in which the rights of an individual may need to be overridden by the paramedic services.