Competencies and core skills3
| Core ECP skills | Core ECP competencies |
|---|---|
| ▸ Cardiovascular system assessment ▸ Respiratory system assessment ▸ Gastrointestinal system assessment ▸ Neurological system assessment ▸ Urological system assessment ▸ Musculoskeletal system assessment ▸ Dermatological system assessment ▸ ENT system assessment ▸ Ophthalmology system assessment ▸ Consultation/communication skills ▸ Assessment of minor illness ▸ Assessment of minor injury ▸ Assessment of the paediatric patient ▸ Assessment of the elderly patient ▸ Assessment of the acutely disturbed patient ▸ Pharmacology ▸ Legal and ethical issues ▸ Evidence based practice ▸ Research and audit ▸ Paramedic skills: scene safety ▸ Paramedic skills: recognition of death ▸ Paramedic skills: advanced life support ▸ Paramedic skills: driving course D1 level | ▸ Patient assessment ▸ Addressing health and social requirements ▸ Documentation ▸ Equipment and technology ▸ Communication and information technology ▸ Health and safety ▸ Clinical governance ▸ Professional development ▸ Specialty competence: paediatrics; learning disabilities; mental health; care of elderly |
ECP, emergency care practitioner.