ERIC Number: EJ1152094
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-May
Pages: 6
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Support for Interdisciplinary Approaches in Emergency Medical Services Education
Leggio, William J., Jr.; D'Alessandro, Kenneth J.
Creighton Journal of Interdisciplinary Leadership, v1 n1 p60-65 May 2015
This article analyzes the need for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) educational programs and academicians to develop interdisciplinary educational and training opportunities with other healthcare disciplines. A literature review was conducted on EMS education and interdisciplinary approaches in healthcare education. In general, support for both didactic and simulated interdisciplinary education in healthcare is supported by positive impacts on student learning and improved patient outcomes. Support for interdisciplinary approaches in EMS education was constructed by applying research on interdisciplinary healthcare education to the identified criticisms of EMS education. A critical analysis of the literature allowed for recommendations to be made on the implementation of and further research for interdisciplinary approaches in EMS education. This article supports EMS students to be educated in a way that is reflective of a profession that must work collaboratively to provide out-of-hospital healthcare.
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Professional Training, Emergency Medical Technicians, Allied Health Occupations Education, Simulation, Skill Development, Literature Reviews
Creighton Journal of Interdisciplinary Leadership. 2500 California Plaz, Omaha, NE 68178. e-mail: CJIL@creighton.edu; Web site: http://www.creighton.edu/cjil
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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