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PMED1010 Introduction to Paramedicine Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Introduksjon til paramedisin
Study programme
Bachelor's Programme in Paramedic Science
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

The point of departure for the course is the scientific and humanistic basis for well-functioning health care services and paramedical professional practice. The course will particularly focus on knowledge and skills that promote respect, empathy, reflection and relational competence. Practical training in interaction, basic infection control and lifesaving first aid are part of the course. The course also emphasises learning in an academic context, and written and oral presentation.

Required preliminary courses

All answers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.

Learning outcomes

  • 10 credits overlap with PARA3000 Ambulance Operations
  • 10 credits overlap with PMED2000 Ambulance Operations and Patient Safety
  • 3 credits overlap with PMED1070 Technology and Society
  • 2 credits overlap with PMED1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care

Teaching and learning methods

The work and teaching methods on the programme comprise lectures, seminars, group work in student groups of five to eight students, observational practice and simulation and skills training.

The students will take part in a two to three-day long observational practice in the ambulance service. The students also carry out simulation and skills training in lifesaving first aid.

Course requirements

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

  • Minimum attendance of 90% in observational practice placement
  • Minimum attendance of 90% in simulation and skills training
  • Minimum attendance of 80% at seminars and study groups
  • One individual written reflection note from observational practice placement, 1000 words.
  • Individual practical test in lifesaving first aid

Assessment

Oral exam in groups of 4-6 students.

The exam consists of a presentation (approx. 20-30 min.) and subsequent examination (approx. 10-20 min.) The students will be assigned a topic for their presentation one week before the exam. The exam group is normally given the same assessment (pass/fail). In special cases, individual assessment may be given.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grading scale

Pass/fail.

Examiners

All answers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. If selecting answers for external evaluation, the external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.

Overlapping courses

5 credits overlap with the course PMED1000 Introduction to Paramedicine