clinical science
The research and development of the techniques and equipment used by medical staff to prevent, diagnose and treat illness.
Hospital porters are professional healthcare assistants who transport people on stretchers around the hospital site, as well as and items.
Competences and skills
46 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesdisorders of vital functions
The characteristics and disorders of vital functions, consciousness and unconsciousness, respiratory and circulatory system, bleeding, shocks, artificial respiration.
principles of paramedic practice
The theories and science that underpin the theory and principles of paramedic practice.
transportation methods
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.
Cross-sector
4 competencesemergency cases
The emergency cases with different disease patterns and syndromes, the special emergency cases and their appropriate interventions.
first aid
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
human anatomy
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
operational tactics for emergency responses
The characteristics and proceedings of operational tactics for emergency responses especially at major incidents and catastrophes.
Essential skills and competences 31 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencetransfer patients to and from ambulance vehicles
Transfer patients safely to and from ambulance vehicles by making use of appropriate equipment and manual handling skills that prevent harming the patient during transportation.
Sector-specific
15 competencesaccept own accountability
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
adapt to emergency care environment
Adapt practice to ensure that needs of patients within the emergency and urgent care environment are met.
apply context specific clinical competences
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope of practice.
apply good clinical practices
Ensure compliance with and application of the ethical and scientific quality standards used to conduct, record and report clinical trials that involve human participation, at an international level.
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.
conduct physical examination in emergency
Conduct a thorough and detailed physical examination of the patient in emergency situations, using assessment skills such as observation, palpation, and auscultation and formulating diagnoses across all age ranges, followed by the calling for specialist when available.
employ specific paramedic techniques in out-of-hospital care
Use appropriate techniques in paramedical practice such as IV therapy, drug administration, cardioversion, and emergency surgical techniques.
ensure safety of healthcare users
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
immobilise patients for emergency intervention
Immobilise the patient using a backboard or other spinal immobilisation device, preparing the patient for stretcher and ambulance transport.
monitor basic patients signs
Monitor and analyse basic patient vital signs as vital signs of heart, respiration, and blood pressure. Take action by reporting them to the nurse.
operate specialised equipment in emergency
Operate equipment such as external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators, spinal and traction splints and intravenous drips in advanced life-support environments, taking electrocardiograms when required.
position patients undergoing interventions
Position or immobilise patients correctly for safe and effective interventions.
prioritise emergencies
Determine the level of risk of an emergency situation and balance the dispatch of ambulances to emergency situations accordingly.'
tolerate stress
Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.
transfer patients
Use the most appropriate techniques to handle and move patients in and out of an ambulance, hospital bed, wheelchair, etc.
Cross-sector
15 competencesadhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
assess nature of injury in emergency
Assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritise a plan for medical treatment.
communicate in healthcare
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
comply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
deal with emergency care situations
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
follow clinical guidelines
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
interact with healthcare users
Communicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
manage major incidents
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
observe confidentiality
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
operate an emergency communication system
Efficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters, cellular phones, pagers, automated vehicle locators, and satellite phones as required.
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provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
respond to changing situations in health care
Cope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in healthcare.
select hazard control
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management
use technical equipment for sterilisation
Work with technical equipment and machinery such as steam sterilisers to clean and disinfect equipment and devices.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencephysical science applied to paramedical practice
The principles and theories of physics, biomechanics, electronics and ergonomics that can be applied to paramedic practice.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesanswer patients' questions
Respond in a friendly and professional manner to all inquiries from current or potential patients, and their families, of a healthcare establishment.
assist patients with rehabilitation
Assist to develop and restore patient`s body systems, their neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, helping them in the rehabilitation process.
deal with patients' anxiety
Recognise and handle the fears of patients undergoing a dental treatment.
identify patients' behaviours
Analyse and identify patient`s functional and dysfunctional behaviours.
provide basic support to patients
Support patients and citizens with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, comfort, mobilisation and feeding needs.
Cross-sector
1 competenceapply organisational techniques
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.