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| EMR | PCP | ACP | CCP | |
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| GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.1 Function as a professional. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 1.1.a Maintain patient dignity. | S | P | P | P |
| Define "dignity". | Discuss "dignity". | Discuss "dignity". | Discuss "dignity". | |
| Identify cultural characteristics that impact patient dignity. | Identify cultural characteristics that impact patient dignity. | Identify cultural characteristics that impact patient dignity. | ||
| Acknowledge cultural differences. | Acknowledge cultural differences. | Acknowledge cultural differences. | Acknowledge cultural differences. | |
| Acknowledge personal privacy. | Acknowledge personal privacy. | Acknowledge personal privacy. | Acknowledge personal privacy. | |
| Demonstrate empathy. | Demonstrate empathy. | Demonstrate empathy. | Demonstrate empathy. | |
| Demonstrate care appropriate to situation. | Integrate care appropriate to situation. | Integrate care appropriate to situation. | Integrate care appropriate to situation. | |
| Demonstrate care appropriate to the needs of special populations. | Adapt care appropriate to the needs of special populations. | Adapt care appropriate to the needs of special populations. | Adapt care appropriate to the needs of special populations. | |
| 1.1.b Reflect professionalism through use of appropriate language. | S | P | P | P |
| Identify language appropriate for patients, peers and other professions. | Distinguish language appropriate for patients, peers and other professions. | Distinguish language appropriate for patients, peers and other professions. | Distinguish language appropriate for patients, peers and other professions. | |
| Choose language appropriate to situation. | Choose language appropriate to situation. | Choose language appropriate to situation. | Choose language appropriate to situation. | |
| Communicate verbally using appropriate language. | Communicate verbally using appropriate language. | Communicate verbally using appropriate language. | Communicate verbally using appropriate language. | |
| 1.1.c Dress appropriately and maintain personal hygiene. | A | P | P | P |
| Identify appropriate dress for situation and environment. | Identify appropriate dress for situation and environment. | Identify appropriate dress for situation and environment. | Identify appropriate dress for situation and environment. | |
| Identify characteristics of personal hygiene. | Identify characteristics of personal hygiene. | Identify characteristics of personal hygiene. | Identify characteristics of personal hygiene. | |
| Acknowledge appearance and personal hygiene. | Acknowledge appearance and personal hygiene. | Acknowledge appearance and personal hygiene. | Acknowledge appearance and personal hygiene. | |
| Integrate knowledge of situation and environment to dress appropriately. | Integrate knowledge of situation and environment to dress appropriately. | Integrate knowledge of situation and environment to dress appropriately. | ||
| Demonstrate personal hygiene. | Demonstrate personal hygiene. | Demonstrate personal hygiene. | ||
| 1.1.d Maintain appropriate personal interaction with patients. | A | P | P | P |
| Describe appropriate personal interaction. | Discuss appropriate personal interaction. | Discuss appropriate personal interaction. | Discuss appropriate personal interaction. | |
| Describe inappropriate personal interaction. | Discuss inappropriate personal interaction. | Discuss inappropriate personal interaction. | Discuss inappropriate personal interaction. | |
| Demonstrate appropriate personal interaction with patients. | Demonstrate appropriate personal interaction with patients. | Demonstrate appropriate personal interaction with patients. | ||
| Value appropriate professional relationships with patients. | Value appropriate professional relationships with patients. | Value appropriate professional relationships with patients. | Value appropriate professional relationships with patients. | |
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| 1.1.e Maintain patient confidentiality. | A | P | P | P |
| Describe legislative and regulatory requirements related to patient confidentiality. | Discuss legislative and regulatory requirements related to patient confidentiality. | Discuss legislative and regulatory requirements related to patient confidentiality. | Discuss legislative and regulatory requirements related to patient confidentiality. | |
| Acknowledge conduct necessary to maintain patient confidentiality. | Acknowledge conduct necessary to maintain patient confidentiality. | Acknowledge conduct necessary to maintain patient confidentiality. | Acknowledge conduct necessary to maintain patient confidentiality. | |
| Integrate confidentiality into effective patient care. | Integrate confidentiality into effective patient care. | Integrate confidentiality into effective patient care. | ||
| 1.1.f Participate in quality assurance and enhancement programs. | A | A | A | A |
| Describe common quality assurance and enhancement processes. | Explain common quality assurance and enhancement processes. | Analyze common quality assurance and enhancement processes. | Analyze common quality assurance and enhancement processes. | |
| Acknowledge the relevance of quality assurance and enhancement programs to paramedic practice. | Acknowledge the relevance of quality assurance and enhancement programs to paramedic practice. | Acknowledge the relevance of quality assurance and enhancement programs to paramedic practice. | Acknowledge the relevance of quality assurance and enhancement programs to paramedic practice. | |
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| 1.1.g Promote awareness of emergency medical system and profession. | A | A | A | A |
| Describe the characteristics of local emergency medical services. | Describe the characteristics of local emergency medical services. | Describe the characteristics of local emergency medical services. | Describe the characteristics of local emergency medical services. | |
| Describe characteristics of emergency medical services in Canada. | Describe characteristics of emergency medical services in Canada. | Describe characteristics of emergency medical services in Canada. | ||
| Discuss emergency medical services in Canada. | Analyze strengths and weaknesses of emergency medical services in Canada. | Analyze strengths and weaknesses of emergency medical services in Canada. | ||
| 1.1.h Participate in professional association. | A | A | A | A |
| Identify professional associations for paramedics in Canada. | Identify professional associations for paramedics in Canada. | Identify professional associations for paramedics in Canada. | Identify professional associations for paramedics in Canada. | |
| Describe the role of professional associations. | Describe the role of professional associations. | Describe the role of professional associations. | Describe the role of professional associations. | |
| Discuss participation in professional association(s). | Discuss participation in professional association(s). | |||
| Acknowledge the benefits of participation in professional association(s). | Acknowledge the benefits of participation in professional association(s). | Acknowledge the benefits of participation in professional association(s). | Acknowledge the benefits of participation in professional association(s). | |
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| 1.1.i Behave ethically. | A | P | P | P |
| Define ÒethicsÓ. | Define ÒethicsÓ. | Define ÒethicsÓ. | ||
| Describe Òethical behaviourÓ. | Analyze Òethical behaviourÓ. | Evaluate Òethical behaviourÓ. | Evaluate Òethical behaviourÓ. | |
| Value professional code of ethics and beliefs. | Value professional code of ethics and beliefs. | Value professional code of ethics and beliefs. | Value professional code of ethics and beliefs. | |
| Integrate ethical behaviour with patients, peers, co-workers, medical staff and allied agencies. | Integrate ethical behaviour with patients, peers, co-workers, medical staff and allied agencies. | Integrate ethical behaviour with patients, peers, co-workers, medical staff and allied agencies. | ||
| 1.1.j Function as patient advocate. | A | P | P | P |
| Define Òpatient advocacyÓ. | Define Òpatient advocacyÓ. | Define Òpatient advocacyÓ. | ||
| Discuss situations where patient advocacy is required. | Discuss situations where patient advocacy is required. | Discuss situations where patient advocacy is required. | Discuss situations where patient advocacy is required. | |
| Describe ways in which a practitioner can advocate for patients. | Explain ways in which a practitioner can advocate for patients. | Explain ways in which a practitioner can advocate for patients. | Explain ways in which a practitioner can advocate for patients. | |
| Value patient advocacy. | Value patient advocacy. | Value patient advocacy. | Value patient advocacy. | |
| Integrate advocacy to patient care. | Integrate advocacy to patient care. | Integrate advocacy to patient care. | ||
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| GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.2 Participate in continuing education and professional development. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 1.2.a Develop personal plan for continuing professional development. | X | A | A | A |
| List professional development activities. | Describe professional development. | Describe professional development. | Describe professional development. | |
| Evaluate professional development options. | Evaluate professional development options. | |||
| Value professional development. | Value professional development. | Value professional development. | ||
| 1.2.b Self-evaluate and set goals for improvement, as related to professional practice. | X | A | A | A |
| Identify strategies for professional improvement. | Discuss strategies for professional improvement. | Discuss strategies for professional improvement. | Discuss strategies for professional improvement. | |
| Value goal setting and self-evaluation. | Value goal setting and self-evaluation. | Value goal setting and self-evaluation. | ||
| 1.2.c Interpret evidence in medical literature and assess relevance to practice. | N | A | S | S |
| Explain the importance of research in emergency medical services. | Explain the importance of research in emergency medical services. | Explain the importance of research in emergency medical services. | ||
| Define academic research. | Define academic research. | Define academic research. | ||
| Distinguish qualitative and quantitative research methodology. | Discuss qualitative and quantitative research methodology. | Discuss qualitative and quantitative research methodology. | ||
| Identify ethical considerations in research. | Discuss ethical considerations in research. | Discuss ethical considerations in research. | ||
| Define evidence-based practice. | Define evidence-based practice. | Define evidence-based practice. | ||
| Identify a research question. | Identify a research question. | Identify a research question. | ||
| Identify sources of research evidence. | Identify sources of research evidence. | Discuss sources of research evidence. | ||
| Identify levels of evidence. | Discuss levels of evidence. | Discuss levels of evidence. | ||
| Review literature. | Review literatureÊ. | Review literature. | ||
| Analyze research evidence. | Analyze research evidence. | Evaluate research evidence. | ||
| Discuss applicability of research findings to practice. | Apply research findings to personal practice. | Apply research findings to personal practice. | ||
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| 1.2.d Make presentations. | N | N | S | S |
| Present information to a group in a clear and organized fashion. | Present information to a group in a clear and organized fashion. | |||
| Facilitate group discussion. | Facilitate group discussion. | |||
| Reference Page 6 - GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.2 Participate in continuing education and professional development. | ||||
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.3 Possess an understanding of the medicolegal aspects of the profession. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 1.3.a Comply with scope of practice. | S | P | P | P |
| Define "scope of practice". | Define "scope of practice". | Define "scope of practice". | Define "scope of practice". | |
| Describe role of Medical Oversight. | Discuss role of Medical Oversight. | Discuss role of Medical Oversight. | Discuss role of Medical Oversight. | |
| Discuss protocols, standing orders, directives and guidelines. | Discuss protocols, standing orders, directives and guidelines. | Discuss protocols, standing orders, directives and guidelines. | ||
| Identify variances in specific protocols / standing orders / advanced directives between various clinical sites. | ||||
| Describe the process to be followed for situations not covered by protocols, standing orders, directives or guidelines. | Describe the process to be followed for situations not covered by protocols, standing orders, directives or guidelines. | Describe the process to be followed for situations not covered by protocols, standing orders, directives or guidelines. | ||
| Acknowledge importance of compliance with protocols. | Justify deviation from protocols, standing orders, directives and guidelines. | Justify deviation from protocols, standing orders, directives and guidelines. | Justify deviation from protocols, standing orders, directives and guidelines. | |
| Communicate scope of practice. | Communicate scope of practice. | Communicate scope of practice. | Communicate scope of practice. | |
| 1.3.b Recognize the rights of the patient and the implications on the role of the provider. | A | A | A | A |
| Identify legislative requirements. | Identify legislative requirements. | Identify legislative requirements. | Identify legislative requirements. | |
| Identify legal issues pertaining to patient rights. | Discuss legal issues pertaining to patient rights. | Discuss legal issues pertaining to patient rights. | Discuss legal issues pertaining to patient rights. | |
| Value patient rights. | Value patient rights. | Value patient rights. | Value patient rights. | |
| 1.3.c Include all pertinent and required information on reports and medical records. | S | P | P | P |
| Organize information for documentation. | Organize information for documentation. | Organize information for documentation. | Organize information for documentation. | |
| Apply principles of correct documentation. | Apply principles of correct documentation. | Apply principles of correct documentation. | Apply principles of correct documentation. | |
| Acknowledge the importance of appropriate documentation. | Acknowledge the importance of appropriate documentation. | Acknowledge the importance of appropriate documentation. | Acknowledge the importance of appropriate documentation. | |
| Demonstrate proper documentation. | Perform proper documentation. | Perform proper documentation. | Perform proper documentation. | |
| Reference Page 9 - GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.3 Possess an understanding of the medicolegal aspects of the profession. | ||||
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.4 Recognize and comply with relevant provincial and federal legislation. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 1.4.a Function within relevant legislation, policies and procedures. | A | P | P | P |
| Discuss legislation, policies and procedures. | Discuss legislation, policies and procedures. | Discuss legislation, policies and procedures. | Discuss legislation, policies and procedures. | |
| Acknowledge the rationale for policies and procedures. | Acknowledge the rationale for policies and procedures. | Acknowledge the rationale for policies and procedures. | Acknowledge the rationale for policies and procedures. | |
| Perform in a manner consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. | Perform in a manner consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. | Perform in a manner consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. | ||
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.5 Function effectively in a team environment. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 1.5.a Work collaboratively with a partner. | S | P | P | P |
| Discuss characteristics of interpersonal relationships. | Discuss characteristics of interpersonal relationships. | Discuss characteristics of interpersonal relationships. | ||
| Acknowledge the impact of interpersonal relationships between team members on patient care. | Acknowledge the impact of interpersonal relationships between team members on patient care. | Acknowledge the impact of interpersonal relationships between team members on patient care. | Acknowledge the impact of interpersonal relationships between team members on patient care. | |
| Describe characteristics of teamwork. | Integrate teamwork into the provision of care. | Integrate teamwork into the provision of care. | Integrate teamwork into the provision of care. | |
| Demonstrate working co-operatively as a team member. | Adapt to work co-operatively as a team member. | Adapt to work co-operatively as a team member. | Adapt to work co-operatively as a team member. | |
| 1.5.b Accept and deliver constructive feedback. | S | P | P | P |
| Describe constructive feedback. | Discuss constructive feedback. | Discuss constructive feedback. | Discuss constructive feedback. | |
| Receive constructive feedback. | Receive constructive feedback. | Receive constructive feedback. | Receive constructive feedback. | |
| Acknowledge constructive feedback. | Acknowledge constructive feedback. | Acknowledge constructive feedback. | Acknowledge constructive feedback. | |
| Communicate with the intent to provide constructive feedback. | Communicate with the intent to provide constructive feedback. | Communicate with the intent to provide constructive feedback. | ||
| Demonstrate providing constructive feedback within professional practice. | Integrate constructive feedback within professional practice. | Integrate constructive feedback within professional practice. | Integrate constructive feedback within professional practice. | |
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.6 Make decisions effectively. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 1.6.a Employ reasonable and prudent judgment. | S | P | P | P |
| Describe reasonable and prudent judgment. | Discuss reasonable and prudent judgment. | Discuss reasonable and prudent judgment. | Discuss reasonable and prudent judgment. | |
| Value reasonable and prudent judgment. | Value reasonable and prudent judgment. | Value reasonable and prudent judgment. | Value reasonable and prudent judgment. | |
| Demonstrate reasonable and prudent judgment. | Integrate reasonable and prudent judgment. | Integrate reasonable and prudent judgment. | Integrate reasonable and prudent judgment. | |
| 1.6.b Practice effective problem-solving. | S | P | P | P |
| Describe effective problem solving. | Discuss effective problem solving. | Discuss effective problem solving. | Discuss effective problem solving. | |
| Apply effective problem solving. | Apply effective problem solving. | Apply effective problem solving. | Apply effective problem solving. | |
| Value the process of problem solving. | Value the process of problem solving. | Value the process of problem solving. | Value the process of problem solving. | |
| Demonstrate problem solving. | Integrate problem solving. | Integrate problem solving. | Integrate problem solving. | |
| 1.6.c Delegate tasks appropriately. | S | P | P | P |
| Describe appropriate task delegation. | Discuss appropriate task delegation. | Discuss appropriate task delegation. | Discuss appropriate task delegation. | |
| Describe tasks delegated to non-healthcare professionals. | Discuss tasks delegated to non-healthcare professionals. | Discuss tasks delegated to non-healthcare professionals. | Discuss tasks delegated to non-healthcare professionals. | |
| Value importance of leadership. | Value importance of leadership. | Value importance of leadership. | Value importance of leadership. | |
| Demonstrate task delegation. | Perform task delegation. | Integrate task delegation. | Integrate task delegation. | |
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 1.7 Manage scenes with actual or potential forensic implications. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 1.7.a Collaborate with law enforcement agencies in the management of crime scenes. | A | S | S | S |
| Describe criminal law as it applies to paramedic practice. | Describe criminal law as it applies to paramedic practice. | Discuss criminal law as it applies to paramedic practice. | Discuss criminal law as it applies to paramedic practice. | |
| Describe common characteristics of real or potential crime scenes. | Describe common characteristics of real or potential crime scenes. | Discuss common characteristics of real or potential crime scenes. | Discuss common characteristics of real or potential crime scenes. | |
| Describe the role of the paramedic in the management of real or potential crime scenes. | Discuss the role of the paramedic in the management of real or potential crime scenes. | Discuss the role of the paramedic in the management of real or potential crime scenes. | ||
| Manage patients in real or potential crime scenes. | Manage patients in real or potential crime scenes. | Manage patients in real or potential crime scenes. | ||
| Adapt scene management to the specific needs of a crime scene. | Adapt scene management to the specific needs of a crime scene. | Adapt scene management to the specific needs of a crime scene. | ||
| Identify the potential roles of a paramedic in a specialized law enforcement team. | Discuss the potential roles of a paramedic in a specialized law enforcement team. | Discuss the potential roles of a paramedic in a specialized law enforcement team. | ||
| 1.7.a Collaborate with law enforcement agencies in the management of crime scenes. - Continued | A | S | S | S |
| Describe the benefits of accurate note taking in real or potential crime scenes. | Describe the benefits of accurate note taking in real or potential crime scenes. | Describe the benefits of accurate note taking in real or potential crime scenes. | Describe the benefits of accurate note taking in real or potential crime scenes. | |
| Maintain notes appropriate to real or potential crime scenes. | Maintain notes appropriate to real or potential crime scenes. | Maintain notes appropriate to real or potential crime scenes. | ||
| Describe the requirements of legal testimony. | Discuss the requirements of legal testimony. | Discuss the requirements of legal testimony. | ||
| 1.7.b Comply with ethical and legal reporting requirements for situations of abuse. | A | S | S | S |
| Identify the requirements for reporting real or suspected situations of abuse. | Describe the ethical and legal requirements for reporting real or suspected situations of abuse, from ethical and legal perspectives. | Describe the ethical and legal requirements for reporting real or suspected situations of abuse, from ethical and legal perspectives. | Describe the ethical and legal requirements for reporting real or suspected situations of abuse, from ethical and legal perspectives. | |
| Comply with reporting requirements. | Comply with reporting requirements. | Comply with reporting requirements. | ||
| Adapt care and scene management to fulfill reporting requirements. | Adapt care and scene management to fulfill reporting requirements. | Adapt care and scene management to fulfill reporting requirements. | ||
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