1.1. Integrated knowledge of the different body systems is correctly applied to emergency medical situations in terms of physiological, anatomical and microbiological structures, functions and processes.

1.2. The principles of chemistry are correctly explained.
* The principles of microbiology are explained.
* Integrated knowledge of the pathological and pharmacological sciences is demonstrated in the assessment and management of patients in an emergency context.

1.3. Psychosocial aspects of human behaviour are correctly explained in an emergency context.
* The principles of conflict management are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.

1.4. Incident assessments are conducted efficiently.
* The principles of incident command and control are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.
* Hazards are identified and controlled.
* The principles of incident and support service resource utilisation are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.

1.5. Diagnostic procedures are used efficiently in the clinical assessment of patients.
* Patient management is correctly undertaken using insight and logical reason and consideration of current guidelines.
* Appropriate equipment is correctly selected and utilised in the assessment, management and transport of patients.
* Knowledge and understanding of the function of equipment in relation to patients in the emergency context is explained and/or demonstrated.
* Knowledge and understanding of the modes of emergency transport and their relevance in a variety of contexts is correctly explained and/or demonstrated.
* The patient is transferred to an appropriate medical facility and is effectively handed over to ensure continuity of care.
* The incident is terminated according to standing operational procedures.
* An understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities are explained and/or demonstrated.
* The patient’s right to quality care is protected in accordance with the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

2.1. Integrated knowledge of the principles of the physical and chemical sciences are correctly applied within a rescue context.

2.2. Assessment procedures are used effectively in the management of rescue incidents.
* Rescue activities are undertaken using insight and logical reason and consideration of current guidelines.
* Appropriate equipment is selected and utilised in locating, accessing, stabilising, extricating and transporting patients.
* Knowledge and understanding of the function of equipment in relation to patients in a rescue context is explained and/or demonstrated.
* Emergency medical management is appropriately applied in a rescue context.
* The principles of disaster management are correctly explained and or demonstrated.
* The rescue incident is terminated according to standing operational procedures.

3.1. National Health Policies applicable to emergency medical services are correctly explained.
3.2.General administration is completed efficiently in accordance with departmental and medicolegal requirements.
3.3. Fundamental financial principles are explained and/or demonstrated.
* Budgetary control measures are explained and/or demonstrated.
* The principles of maintenance of equipment and materials are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.
* The principles of stock-control are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.
* The principles of labour law are correctly explained and or demonstrated.
* The principles of Continuous Professional Development are explained and/or demonstrated.
3.4. Leadership skills are adequately demonstrated.
* Operational functions are correctly supervised and continuously monitored.
* Problems are effectively solved using appropriate problem solving approaches and decision making techniques
* The principles of quality assurance are explained and/or demonstrated.

4.1. Control centre functions are performed correctly at a supervisory level.
* In-coming information relating to an emergency is collected, analysed, prioritised and dispatched to an appropriate service provider
4.2. Written, verbal and non-verbal communication is clear and appropriate to the situation.
4.3. Communication is clear and appropriate to the situation.
* Listening skills and empathy are effectively demonstrated.
* Conflict is managed effectively.
* Communication is appropriate to the culture of the patient, members of the public and/or colleagues.
* Teamwork is demonstrated.

Integrated assessment:

Formative:
Tutorials; clinical practice feedback; peer group evaluations; presentations and seminars; clinical evaluations; self-assessment through portfolios and reflective journals.

Summative:
Tests and examinations using multiple evaluation strategies; viva voce; projects and assignments; fieldwork reports (experiential learning); simulations; case studies; Objective skills Competence Evaluation (OSCE); clinical evaluations.