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August
€2,250.00
August 20, 2023 9:00 am — December 16, 2023 5:00 pm
DX2 Training Solutions Dublin, Unit 21 Seatown Business Campus, Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland
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  • About this course

    The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council accredited NQEMT Emergency Medical Technician Programme is designed to meet the needs of prospective EMT’s who wish to enter the field of Pre-Hospital Care. The programme employs a blended approach to education utilising current technology blended with practical hands on experience to offer students a rounded education in pre-hospital emergency care.

    This programme is delivered by a highly experienced faculty with extensive educational qualifications and experience in emergency medical education. Our faculty member profiles can be viewed below or see a full list of the DX2 faculty on our team page.

    THIS IS A PART TIME COURSE RUN 2 WEEKEND DAYS PER WEEK ON ALTERNATIVE WEEKS

    This course will run: Saturdays & Sundays beginning on the 20th August to 16th December 2023

  • Course Duration

    This programme is delivered Part time. It will consist of a minimum of 120 direct contact hours and a minimum of 40 clinical placement hours.

    Part Time Programme:

    This route shall be delivered over two weekend days (9.00-5pm) ) run alternative weekends excluding bank holiday weekends.

    Saturdays & Sundays beginning on the 20th of August Finishing on 16th December 2023 Inclusive

    The Contact Dates are to follow.

  • Entry Criteria

    The recommended minimum age for entry is eighteen.
    Certification in CFR (CFR Advanced).
    All course participants should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.
    This course is delivered in English as such an acceptable level of English to assimilate and relay the information in the course is required. For further information see our English Language policy
    An application interview is conducted for each prospective EMT student.
    Competent in IT  is a requirement as the course will involve blended learning and IT systems use.

  • Course Modules

    Learning Outcomes for the EMT Standard

    The education and training standard is the expected competency of the student upon completion of a recognised course. A graduate, at the end of a recognised EMT course, will be able to:

    Provide the appropriate standard of patient care for Interfacility transfers and pre-hospital emergency care services.
    Safely and appropriately access, retrieve and transport patients.
    Adopt a professional approach to their practice.
    Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional competence.
    A number of key domains arise from the course outcomes and are listed below. Note that these domains can cross over into more than one course outcome.

    Learning Outcome 1

    Provide the appropriate standard of patient care for Interfacility transfers and pre-hospital emergency care services, including:

    Recognition and assessment of both life-threatening and common serious medical and trauma conditions.
    Selection of an appropriate patient management plan, application of appropriate interventions, and the correct monitoring of the patient according to PHECC clinical practice guidelines and scope of practice.
    Appropriate on-going maintenance of the patient care record (PCR) and utilisation of best communication practice including patient handover procedures.
    Learning Outcome 2

    Safely and appropriately access, retrieve and transport patients.

    Learning Outcome 3

    Adopt a professional approach to their practice, by:

    Retaining a professional manner and method in the performance of their duties
    Basing their professional practice on a solid foundation of both basic and clinical sciences.
    Utilising best practice as prescribed by standard pre-hospital emergency care operationalprocedures.
    Learning Outcome 4

    Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional competence.

    Maintaining personal well-being and professional relationships with colleagues
    Identify with the role of the EMT
    The learning objectives in the standard refer to the management of adults and paediatric patients unless stated otherwise. The standard of care management for patients with general medical emergencies and trauma is outlined in PHECC clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and includes medication administration where indicated.

  • Certification

    Upon successful completion of this programme, students shall be nominated to sit the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council EMT Examinations. Upon successful completion of the NQEMT examinations. Students shall receive the National Qualification in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Level) from the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council and shall be placed on the PHECC register as an EMT with a pin number assigned.

  • Assessment

    Students will be continually assessed throughout the Programme on the practical skills acquired.
    There is also a formative assessment consisting of:

    MCQ’s
    SAQ’s
    OSCE
    Learners are asked to review the examination handbook available on this page prior to course commencement.

    STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE PHECC NQEMT EXAMINATIONS POST COURSE COMPLETION

    Full information is available in the examination handbook available on this page.

  • What’s Included

    Uniform consisting of Work shirt,Work Trousers, Polo shirt and High Vis

    EMT Pouch with Pen lights, Trauma Shears, Scissors, Tweezers and seatbelt cutter

    Vital signs Kit including SPO2 Monitor, BP Cuff & Stethoscope

    Student EMT Card

    Comprehensive suite of Text Books

    12 Month Access to DX2 Institute of Pre-Hospital Education Electronic Learning Management System

    Clinical Placements

    Garda Vetting Costs

    Onsite Parking

    Examination Preparation Sessions

    Online Live Tutorials

    EMT Patch upon successful completion of NQEMT Examinations

    Job interview with prospective employers following successful completion of the programme and successful admittance to the PHECC Register at EMT Level.

    Students will also have access to the following programmes

  • Additional Information

    Students are responsible for payment of PHECC examination fees, paid directly to PHECC on booking of their NQEMT examinations. Further information can be found on the PHECC website by clicking here

    Students undertaking clinical placement on an ambulance must be covered for the standard health vaccinations particularly Hep B. Evidence of cover will be required from each EMT student prior to undertaking clinical placements. If no cover currently exists, DX2 shall assist the EMT student with vaccinations required.

    a €550 deposit is payable to secure your place. Finance is available through our finance partner Flexifi should you require it, click below for more information on applying for finance.

  • Dual Qualification Option

    NEW: Dual PHECC EMT & FutureQuals ECA

    For 2021 Students may choose to complete the Futurequals Level 3 Diploma Ambulance Emergency & Urgent Care Support award in conjunction with their PHECC NQEMT Course. In order to achieve this award students will be required to:

    Complete an additional Module on DX2 Academy.
    Ensure Successful completion of DX2 MCQ’s, Assignments & Assessments on the EMT Programme.
    Successfully complete their NQEMT Examinations
    Complete a Portfolio of Evidence for the ECA Qualification as the programme progresses.
    An additional fee of €1000 is payable for those wishing to complete the diploma. For further information please contact a member of the team.

EMT Training Standards & Clinical Practice Guidelines

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Education & Training Standards

Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Practice Guidelines

Our Emergency Medical Technician Faculty Members

Dermot Murray DX2 Training Solutions

Dermot Murray GDip Dip NQEMT AP

Programme Manager
+353 1 4427650
Dermot has been on faculty with DX2 Training Solutions since 2010, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Northeastern university in the United States, a GDip in Emergency Medical Technology from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland and a Dip in continuing education and training from NUIM . Dermot is a multi disciplined faculty delivering multiple courses across our suite. Dermot is also an associate faculty member with University College Dublin, supervising student advanced paramedics during their internship phase. Dermot the programme manager and course director and is PHECC tutor and examiner.
Dan Davern, Dan Davern

Dan Davern MSc GDip BSc NQEMT AP MCPara

Managing Director & Facilitator
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Dan is Managing Director here at DX2. While his main responsibility is the oversight of our organisation he is also dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients, the delivery of our training programmes and business development. Dan currently holds a BSc in Analytical Science, Msc in Fire & Explosive Engineering, Dip in Continuing Education and Training, Dip in sports Psychology, Dip in Emergency Medical Technology, GDip in Emergency medical science giving him Advanced Paramedic status on the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Register, Msc in Emergency medical science from UCD and numerous other qualifications which can be seen on his Linkedin profile. Dan is also a PHECC Examiner and holds a PHECC educational award at Facilitator Level.
Terry Dore DX2 Training Solutions

Terry Dore MSc BSc GDip NQEMT AP

Facilitator
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Terry has been on faculty with DX2 since 2010, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Royal College of Surgeons, a GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland, a BSc in Paramedics studies from University of Limerick, an MSc in Emergency Medical Science form UCD and is currently studying a graduate diploma in emergency medical education at RCSI. Terry is a multi disciplined PHECC Facilitator delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of practitioner education programmes. Terry is also an emergency medical educator at The Graduate Entry Medical School at University of Limerick and course director for our NQEMT programme through DX2 Institute of Pre-Hospital Education.

Derek Fox MSc GDip NQEMT AP

Facilitator
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Derek has been a faculty member with DX2 since 2012, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Northeastern University in the USA, a GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland and an Msc in Emergency Medical Science. Derek is a multi disciplined instructor delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of Paediatric Education for Pre-Hospital professionals and our Emergency First Response course. Derek is currently a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Examiner and facilitator.

Shaun Oliphant BSc DipHE NQEMT AP MCPara

Faculty Member
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Shaun was appointed to faculty with DX2 Training solutions in 2021 and became programme manager for UK programmes in 2022. He currently holds a Bsc (Hons) and a DipHE from Birmingham City University giving him Advanced Paramedic status in Ireland and HCPC Paramedic status in the UK. Shaun has worked in EMS in several areas such as emergency departments, minor injury units, forensics, education, UK and Irish ambulance services. He holds education and training awards from the UK whilst and an educational award at Tutor level from PHECC. He is an active volunteer member of Waterford County Civil Defence, as a team leader medic and educator.
Pete Thorpe

Peter Thorpe MSc BSc NQEMT AP MCPara

Tutor
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Pete has been a faculty member with DX2 Training Solutions since 2018, he currently holds an MSc and BSc in paramedic science giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland and HCPC Paramedic status in the UK. Pete is a multi disciplined faculty member delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of our practitioner education programmes. Pete is also a faculty member of RCSed and several universities in the UK delivering paramedic education.
Rory Prevet Tutor

Rory Prevet GDip Dip NQEMT AP

Tutor
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Rory has been a faculty member with DX2 since 2019, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Royal College of Surgeon and a  GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland. Rory is a multi disciplined tutor delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of our pre-hospital education programmes . Rory is currently a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Examiner.

Liam Rooney BSc GDip NQEMT AP

Faculty Member
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Liam has been a faculty member with DX2 Training Solutions since 2017, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from RCSI, a BSc in paramedic studies from the University of Limerick and a graduate diploma in emergency medical science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland. Liam is a multi disciplined faculty member delivering multiple courses across our suite, Liam specialises in the delivery of Geriatric Education for EMS professionals.

Neil Coleman MSc GDip Dip NQEMT AP

Faculty Member
+353 1 4427650
Neil has been a faculty member with DX2 Training Solutions since September 2020, He holds a Diploma in emergency medical technology from Northeastern University, USA, a postgraduate certificate in medical education and an MSc in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him advanced paramedic status in Ireland. Neil has worked as an advanced paramedic and educator with two statutory services in Ireland and also served a secondment term as assistant clinical professor in University College Dublin. Neil hold a PHECC educational award and delivers practitioner education at DX2 on our suite of programmes

Frank Black HDip Dip NQEMT P

Faculty Member
+353 1 4427650
Frank has been a faculty member with DX2 since 2019, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Royal College of Surgeon and a Dip in Advanced MT him Paramedic status here in Ireland. Frank is a multi disciplined tutor delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of our pre-hospital education programmes . Frank is currently a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Tutor and is beginning his Examiner training.

Ciaran Sheehan BSc GDip Dip NQEMT AP

Faculty Member
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Ciarán was appointed to faculty with DX2 Training solutions in 2021. He originally qualified as a Paramedic in Ireland in 2015 and has worked in that role since with a statutory provider. He holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from UCD and continued on to graduate a diploma in EMS from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status. He also holds a BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Studies from UCC and a level 7 Diploma in continuous education from Maynooth University. Ciarán is a multi disciplined faculty member delivering multiple courses across our suite.

David Yore GDip Dip NQEMT P

Faculty Member
+353 1 4427650
David joined DX2 as a development faculty member in 2021 progressing to faculty member at the beginning on 2022, he currently holds a Dip in Paramedical science from University College Cork giving him Paramedic status in Ireland. David is a qualified Community First Response and First Aid Responder instructor and is also an active member of Louth Civil Defence for over ten years where he supports new members and is a mentor to responders and student practitioners. He currently works in a statutory emergency ambulance service and has completed his student tutor programme at DX2. David is due to begin the advanced paramedic programme in September 2022

What Our Students Say

Michelle Colclough – Qualified EMT
Absolutely top class educators. The course content is second to none. Learning from the best while having a laugh!! Well worth going with Dx2 for any course!!
Aaron Sheridan – Qualified EMT
Fantastic training facility with expert educators who have real life experience and fantastic training skills. I would highly recommend DX2.

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