Effect of Pre-hospital Advanced Life Support Simulation Training on Paramedic's Competency Cho Byung-Jun1, Kim Seon-Rye2, Park Yoo-Na3 1Professor, Dept. Emergency Medical Technology, Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea 2Adjunct Professor, Dept. Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea 3Researcher, Dept. Emergency Medical Technology, Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea Online published on 4 June, 2019. Abstract Background/Objectives The study was performed to assure the effect of a simulation training of Advanced Life Support (ALS) in paramedics in pre-hospital situation. Methods/Statistical Analysis This was a nonequivalence control quasi-experimental study. The subjects were 16 paramedics in K fire department, 8 paramedics in experimental group and 8 paramedics in control group. The study method consisted of conventional education and simulation education practice training. Pre-hospital ALS was gauged by 5-point Likert scale. Higher score signifies better performance skills. The data were analyzed using software SPSS/WIN 22.0. The significance level set was p<0.05. Findings The outcome of this study showed that simulation training is more effective than conventional education. The total electrocardiogram score and sub-item (rhythm, medical evaluation) scores were higher in the experimental group. There were statistically significant differences between simulation training group and conventional education group. The total Advance airway score was 14.62±0.74 in the experimental group, 12.12±0.64 in the control group. There was statistically significantly higher score in the experimental group. The total fluid treatment score and sub-item (IV fluid, drug, medical evaluation) scores were higher in the experimental group. There were statistically significant differences between simulation training group and conventional education group. The total Leadership teamwork score was 22.50±2.61 in the experimental group, 18.75±1.66 in the control group. There was statistically significantly higher score in the experimental group. The total Medical direction score was 16.87±2.47 in the experimental group, 14.00±1.30 in the control group. There was statistically significantly higher score in the experimental group. The total ongoing assessment score was 19.15±1.03 in the experimental group and 14.50±0.75 in the control group. There was statistically significantly higher score in the experimental group. Improvements/Applications In Conclusion, applying simulation education program is important not only for the new paramedic, but also for emergency medical technology student and health and medical service personnel. Top Keywords Pre-hospital, Advanced life support, Simulation training, Paramedic, Performance. Top |