Ambulance personnel are expected to be able to perform reserved procedures. Read more about the review here.
Review of reserved and high-risk operations Ambulance
Under the BIG Act and the Decree on Functional Independence, an ambulance nurse may perform protocolized (reserved and risky) actions without the supervision or intervention of a physician. The ambulance nurse is personally responsible for maintaining and demonstrating (professional) competence. One way to present (subject) competence (“know” and “show” from the Miller pyramid) is to test actions.
Theoretical section:
You independently go through 13 mandatory e-learning modules, which must be successfully completed before taking part in the practical assessment.
Practical section:
You will be sent observation lists of all actions that will be tested for preparation. During the practical session, you will be practically tested in a simulated setting. Two teachers independently assess the actions using so-called “evidence-based” observation lists.
Learning objectives course
Upon completion of the practical assessment, you will have demonstrated mastery of the following during a simulated setting:
insertion nasopharyngeal airway
insertion oropharyngeal airway
insertion of laryngeal mask
perform coniotomy
ventilate with balloon and mask
endotracheal intubation
insertion of intravenous cannula
bone needle insertion
relieve tension pneumothorax
injecting intramuscularly
wife catheterization
Gastric tube insertion through the nose
suctioning out the airway
Target audience and level:
BIG registered ambulance nurse
Length and study load:
Preparation (theory): 6-10 hours (depending on prior education and experience).
Assessment (practical): 1.5 hours.
Study Material
DocZero e-learning modules
Review
mandatory theory testing (incorporated into e-learning modules)
compulsory practical testing
Certification and accreditation
Certificate of “competence in simulated setting” (valid for 2 years).
