Paramedical Courses In UAE

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care

Program Title:	Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care
Credit Hours:	175
Award Granted on Completion:	Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care
Delivery Mode:	Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:	Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA)
Language of Study:	English
Duration:	5 Years
Campus:	Abu Dhabi
Faculty Info:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

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About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care (BSEMC) will prepare you to work in the hospital and healthcare industry as an Advanced Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technologist, providing support and assistance primarily to patients out-of-hospital with medical or trauma emergencies. It will provide in-depth knowledge of emergency medical response, emergency preparedness and management, disaster planning and response, and illness and injury prevention.

Field experience is an integrated component of the curriculum. There are four clinical practice courses in the program as part of clinical exposure and an internship conducted in affiliated hospitals in the UAE. Pre-hospital experience is an essential element of clinical training to enable you to develop and gain the required emergency care skills, reinforce theoretical knowledge through real clinical case scenarios, and develop a high level of professionalism through exposure to healthcare settings.

The program is supported by simulation labs equipped with high-fidelity ICU and trauma manikins, invasive and non-invasive ventilators, and task trainers for various procedures such as airway management, vascular access, etc. As well as clinical knowledge and skills, the program provides the capabilities required to become a researcher and leader in specific areas of interest.

Objectives

Provide a professional educational program in Emergency Medical Care
Prepare professional and competent paramedics to meet the growing needs of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the region
Exhibit exemplary professionalism parallel to the ethical standards of the medical profession and in accordance with the teachings and values of the UAE
Prepare students for recognition by accredited international certification bodies

Learning Outcomes

Describe anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, topographic anatomy and other body systems
Memorize correct medical abbreviations, symbols, terminologies to communicate with health care professionals regarding patient conditions
Exhibit professional, ethical, and compassionate behavior when interacting with diverse groups of patients and their families, health care professionals, and community members
Outline the essential information, procedures, and equipment related to the role of an emergency medical care professional
Recognize the introductory aspects of an emergency medical care and services system, roles and responsibilities of the EMC specialist, quality improvement, and medical direction
Understand the fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for drugs relevant to emergency medical care
Define proficient medical knowledge in providing pre-hospital and emergency medical care
Recognize basic knowledge about blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, shock and hemorrhage, gaining and extrication, burn, musculo-skeletal trauma, and soft tissue trauma
Outline the steps to perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and ancillary EMC procedures
Identify the parts and function of diagnostic, therapeutic and other adjunct EMC equipment
Describe body mechanics, immobilization, lifting, splinting and carrying techniques, principles of moving patients, and an overview of EMC equipment
Describe the necessary knowledge to diagnose and deal with emergency medical cases, including cardiology, respiratory, anaphylaxis, urology, gynecology, obstetrics, and toxicological, altered mental status, its differentials, and environmental emergencies
Describe the various basic and advanced cardiopulmonary and trauma assessment modalities and procedures
Properly select the required EMC equipment to carry out basic and advanced procedures in an EMC care plan
Identify current and potential hazards and safe practice for EMC providers, patients, and bystanders within a scene environment.
Effectively recognize normal and abnormal findings in patient assessments to identify mechanism of injury or nature of illness, laboratory data, diagnostic imaging, audio-visual interfaces (monitors), graphic forms, and prints
Evaluate the general impression of a patient, determining responsiveness, assessment of the airway, breathing and circulation, and determine the priorities of patient care.
Apply tactical management, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills to lead and operate an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Unit
Demonstrate the necessary skills to judge the priority of interventions needed to improve the patient’s outcome within the EMC field of practice
Differentiate causation of medical emergencies, formulating a treatment plan, packaging for trauma and medical patients and administering treatment based on findings
Demonstrate effective use of Automated Defibrillators within all clinical cases for all age groups
Perform cardiac arrest and airway management in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
Manipulate different types of artificial airways, suction equipment, oxygen equipment and delivery systems, and resuscitation devices
Demonstrate basic and advanced laboratory and clinical practical techniques
Use laboratory and information-based technology to generate data and hypotheses
Accurately interpret results of radiographic, laboratory data, blood gases, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, and ventilator mechanics
Explain the components of a communication system, radio communications, and communication with medical direction, verbal communication, interpersonal communication, and quality improvement
Demonstrate proficiency in pre-hospital assessments and treatments using advanced medical techniques and equipment available within the EMC’s scope of practice
Demonstrate an ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and scenes, utilizing available resources and working in the most challenging environments
Interpret local or national protocols for disease prevention, ambulance operation, and practice scene safety as it relates to the rescue, other rescuers, and the patient
Construct patient care reports, both oral and written, explaining patient condition, treatment rendered, that can be clearly understood by other medical professionals
Obtain pertinent information from medical personnel, patients, and/or relatives, medical records, and various hospital forms
Demonstrate skills in patient extrication, packaging, and safe movement
Demonstrate lifting, moving, and carrying techniques for critical patients
Establish the ability to interact with patients in a compassionate and professional manner
Use information technology to obtain information and conduct research
Work effectively in a team, being respectful of cultural diversity and individual differences
Establish safe working practices for self and others related to equipment and machinery, handling of product, disposal of materials, and relevant legislation

Career Opportunities

After completing the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Here are some of the areas previous graduates of the program have gone on to work in:

Road Ambulances
Air Ambulances
Emergency Departments
Police Departments
Military Medicine
Advanced Degrees, including Master of Science, Doctorate Studies, and Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Research Centers
Medical Equipment Companies as Clinical Application Specialists

Program Curriculum

Program Curriculum – [44 Courses – 175 Credit hours]
The study plan composed of the following:

No	Course Category	Courses	Credits
1	General Education Requirements	11	33
2	Basic Science Requirements	5	15
3	Basic Medical Science Requirements	7	21
4	Core Major Requirements	21	106
Total		44	175

General Requirements (33 CH)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
CIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	None
ENG 100	English I	3	None
GEN100/ GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3	None
GEN 102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3	None
GEN 105	Emirates Culture and Society	3	None
ENG 104	English II	3	ENG 100
GEN 103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3	ENG 100
GEN 201	Psychology	3	ENG 100
GEN 302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	ENG 100
GEN 304	Ethics	3	ENG 100
MTH 105	Mathematics and Statistics	3	None

Basic Science Courses- 5 Courses (15 CH)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BSC 120	Physics for Health Sciences	3
BSC 121	Chemistry for Health Sciences	3
BSC 122	Biology for Health Sciences	3
BSC 220	Biostatistics	3
BSC 221	Research Methods for Health Sciences	3	BSC 220

Basic Medical Science Courses- 7 Courses (21 CHs)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3
BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3	BMS 110
BMS 122	Human Physiology	3	BMS 110
BMS 123	Biochemistry	3	BSC 121
BMS 124	Introduction to Microbiology	3
BMS 410	Pathology	3	BMS 121, BMS 122
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3	BMS 122

Core Major Courses- 21 Courses (106 CH)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
ECM 210	Introduction to Paramedicine	5	BMS 122
ECM 211	Patient Assessment	5	BMS 122
ECM 220	Airway and Respiratory Emergencies	5	ECM 210 + ECM 211
ECM 221	Trauma I	5	ECM 210 + ECM 211
ECM 310	Trauma II	5	ECM 221
HCM323	Quality Management in Healthcare	3
HCM 212	Healthcare Delivery System	3
ECM 311	Cardiovascular I	3	ECM 220
ECM 312	Medical Emergencies	5	ECM 220
ECM 313	Paramedic Clinical Practice I	3	Level 1-4 Major courses
ECM 320	Obstetrics and Pediatric Emergencies	5	ECM 312
ECM 321	EMC Operations I	5	ECM 221
ECM 410	Special Patient Populations	5	ECM 320
ECM 411	Cardiovascular II	4	ECM 311
ECM 420	EMC Operations II	5	ECM 321
ECM 421	Trauma III	5	ECM 310
ECM 422	Paramedic Clinical Practice II	3	Level 1-7 Major courses
ECM 510	Graduation Project	3	Level 1-8 Major courses
ECM 511	Specialized Emergency Care	5	ECM 421
ECM 512	Paramedic Clinical Practice III	6	Level 1-8 Major courses
ECM 520	Paramedic Clinical Practice IV	18	Level 1-9 Courses

Study Plans

YEAR 1 (36 CH)
Semester 1		CH	Semester 2		CH
ENG 100	English I	3	GEN 105	Emirates culture and Society	3
CIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	BSC 120	Physics for Health Sciences	3
MTH 105	Mathematics & Statistics	3	BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3
BSC 121	Chemistry for Health Sciences	3	BMS 122	Human Physiology	3
GEN 100/ GEN 101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3	BMS 123	Biochemistry	3
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3	BSC 122	Biology for Health Sciences	3
Total		18		Total	18
YEAR 2 (38 CH)
BMS 124	Introduction to Microbiology	3	GEN 103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3	BMS 410	Pathology	3
ECM 210	Introduction to Paramedicine	5	ECM 220	Airway and Respiratory Emergencies	5
ECM 211	Patient Assessment	5	ECM 221	Trauma I	5
ENG 104	English II	3	GEN 102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3
Total		19		Total	19
YEAR 3 (35 CH)
ECM 310	Trauma II	5	BSC 220	Biostatistics	3
ECM 311	Cardiovascular I	3	HCM 323	Quality Management in Healthcare	3
ECM 312	Medical Emergencies	5	ECM 320	Obstetrics and Pediatric Emergencies	5
ECM 313	Paramedic Clinical Practice 1	3	ECM 321	EMC Operations I	5
			GEN 201	Psychology	3
Total		16		Total	19
YEAR 4 (31 CH)
GEN304	Ethics	3	ECM 420	EMC Operations II	5
BSC 221	Research Methods for Health Sciences	3	ECM 421	Trauma III	5
ECM 410	Special Patient Populations	5	ECM 422	Paramedic Clinical Practice II	3
ECM 411	Cardiovascular II	4	GEN 302	Fundamentals of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Sustainability	3
Total		15		Total	16
YEAR 5 (35 CH)
HCM 212	Healthcare Delivery System	3	ECM 520	Paramedic Clinical Practice IV	18
ECM 510	Graduation Project	3
ECM 511	Specialized Emergency Care	5
ECM 512	Paramedic Clinical Practice III	6
Total		17		Total	18

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Admission Requirements

Liwa College offers Bachelor’s programs that are accredited by the Ministry of Education in the UAE and are designed in collaboration with our strategic partners across all industries. Our curricula as well as teaching and learning methods follow a practical approach whereby students get to test theories and develop skills that bridge the gap between academia and the labor market needs.

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