After completing the programme, the student shall have knowledge of
1. Specialised knowledge of: prehospital medical command, teamwork, mentorship, collaboration with related services, prehospital medical technical/technical equipment, ambulance technology: radio communication, map reading and navigation, driving technique/efficient driving, logistics, vehicle inspection, collaboration tools that connect actors in health and medical care
2. Knowledge of and an overview of adjacent occupational and competence areas such as: prehospital emergency care, emergency medicine, pathology, traumatology, assessment, care and treatment, psychiatry, record keeping, caring science: care of patients and relatives, infection, spread of infection and hygiene routines, disaster medicine and hazardous substances (CBRNE)
3. Knowledge of work processes and quality criteria in: work environment and ergonomics, laws, statutes and ordinances governing the service, e.g. the Patient Data Act and the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act, patient safety, quality work/development in prehospital areas such as SOS, rescue services, primary care and specialist care.
After completing the programme, the student shall have the skills to
1. Skills in/to plan, lead and carry out, and identify resources for carrying out, specialised tasks in the professional role of ambulance care assistant in: patient monitoring with medical equipment, recording vital parameters, ergonomics, treating patients, relatives and partners in a professional, respectful, compassionate and ethical way, safety work in disasters and incidents involving hazardous substances in cooperation with other actors and organisations. 2. Solve complex problems by: observing, assessing and treating acute medical conditions and assisting the responsible ambulance nurse, handling/maintaining ambulance technical equipment and communications equipment, collaborating with other actors in the assignment, navigating/driving the ambulance in a safe and exemplary way with a particular focus on economical driving and environmental aspects, being responsible for the ambulance being roadworthy and operational, inspecting, disinfecting/cleaning the ambulance, using available protective equipment, and communicating commitments/solutions within the profession in both Swedish and English.
After completing the programme, the student shall have the competences to
1. Theoretically and practically, independently handle ambulance technology, prehospital emergency care and professional treatment of people in crisis in a way that leads to further learning and professional development in the role of ambulance care assistant
2. Lead and supervise work with ambulance driving/technology, communications and daily prehospital operations, and complete assigned projects in the role of ambulance care assistant.
