Table 2 Competence ranked by importance
Ranking the competencies by importance | ||
|---|---|---|
On what level of competence advanced level paramedics should have (Advanced level paramedic should be able to… ) | Ranking | Summed values |
Assess the patient’s condition according to ABCDE, carry out investigations, decide and evaluate interventions | 1. | 150 |
Interpret values and vital parameters as a basis for decisions for health care interventions | 2. | 81 |
Understand the importance and consequences of following or deviating from treatment guidelines | 3. | 68 |
Apply a systematic approach in nursing care of sick and/or injured patients* | 4. | 46 |
Document, evaluate, and report the assignment ensuring patient safety | 5. | 44 |
Move and transport sick and/or injured patients in a traffic and in a patient safe manner | 6. | 27 |
Identify symptoms and signs of illness, promote well-being and prevent care related suffering | 7. | 26 |
Apply an attitude that promotes the profession’s reputation and public confidence | 8. | 25 |
Collaborate with rescue service and police in serious event | 9. | 24 |
Carry out and evaluate care and treatment based on care pace during transport | 10. | 20 |
Identify risk environments and create safe care space | 11. | 19 |
Maintains their own well-being at work | 12. | 17 |
Carry out triage of patients in serious events | 13. | 16 |
Establish preparedness for threats and violent situations | 14. | 5 |
Can handle the ambulance reliably in traffic | 15. | 2 |