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Finnish National Training Centre for Emergency Services.

T A Kettunen1, M A Mattila, O O Hänninen

  • 1Prehospital Emergency Care, Emergency Services College, Kuopio, Finland. tapio.kettunen@peo.intermin.fi

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
|February 24, 2001
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The Finnish National Centre for Emergency Services in Kuopio offers comprehensive training for emergency personnel, focusing on evidence-based competence and utilizing advanced simulation technologies for enhanced learning.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health Education
  • Disaster Preparedness

Background:

  • The Finnish National Centre for Emergency Services in Kuopio houses the Emergency Services College, responsible for all emergency worker training in Finland.
  • There is a recognized need for enhanced medical training in Finland, encompassing both skills and knowledge acquisition.
  • The center serves national and international emergency service professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the facilities and training programs offered by the Finnish National Centre for Emergency Services.
  • To highlight the center's role in advancing evidence-based competence in emergency services.
  • To identify areas for future development, including tele-education and virtual reality.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing facilities and training curricula.

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  • Observation of training activities, including immediate emergency medical care, scene safety, extrication, industrial accidents, and water rescue.
  • Analysis of the integration of computer-aided simulations in the learning process.

    • Main Results:

    • The center provides diverse training for paramedics, nurses, medical students, firefighters, dispatchers, and officers.
    • Training emphasizes practical skills and evidence-based competence in various emergency scenarios.
    • Computer-aided simulations are actively used to improve the educational experience.

    Conclusions:

    • The Finnish National Centre for Emergency Services is a vital institution for national emergency preparedness and medical training.
    • The center's commitment to evidence-based competence and simulation technology positions it for future advancements.
    • Collaborations with local academic and healthcare institutions strengthen its training capabilities.