One
1. Knowledge and insight into different body systems, structures and pathologies are explained and/or demonstrated effectively
* Clinical evaluation of patients is competently performed using appropriate techniques and strategies
* History taking and clinical examination is accurately documented
* Diagnosis based on history taking and clinical evaluation is effectively explained and / or demonstrated

2. Insight and logical reasoning in the application of advanced strategies and technologies in patient management are accurately demonstrated
* Knowledge and understanding of the function of equipment related to acute care patients is explained and / or demonstrated correctly
* Specialised medical and rescue support of emergency care practitioners is provided effectively
* The need for advanced clinical competencies is correctly identified
* Advanced clinical competencies are correctly performed

Two
1. Knowledge of and insight into National Health Policies as applicable to emergency medical and rescue services are explained and / or demonstrated effectively
* Multi-disciplinary approaches to emergency medical and rescue scenarios are effectively explained and / or demonstrated
* Communication between and co-operation with patients and stakeholders are effectively maintained

2. Operational needs are analysed and evaluated effectively
* Factors influencing policy and operation of the emergency medical and/or rescue services are explained and / or demonstrated
* Problem areas are identified and addressed using problem solving and decision making strategies

3. Principles of budgeting is explained and / or demonstrated correctly
* Knowledge of applicable labour legislation and sound labour practice is explained and / or demonstrated
* Principles of human resource management is explained and / or demonstrated effectively
* Principles of systems design for equipment, maintenance, stock control and fleet management is effectively explained and / or demonstrated

4. Principles of quality assurance program design is effectively explained and / or demonstrated
* Feedback from quality assurance programs and research is effectively demonstrated

5. A situational analysis and functional strategic plan is compiled correctly
* Insight into methods of, and barriers to implementation of plan is effectively demonstrated

6. Principles of planning for disasters are explained and / or demonstrated
* Principles of and procedures for managing disasters through command and control are correctly explained and / or demonstrated
* Disaster plans for a variety of situations involving multiple environments are effectively compiled

Three
1. Research needs in emergency medical/rescue services are identified accurately and an understanding of the area to be researched is demonstrated
* A research project based on scientific principles is planned according to methodologically sound principles
* A research proposal is compiled according to accepted research guidelines

2. A project is implemented in accordance with the research proposal
* Research findings are interpreted and evaluated within appropriate contexts
* A research report is produced in accordance with accepted research guidelines
* Ethical principles are applied to research activities

3. Published research is critically evaluated
* Change in professional practice, based on research findings, is implemented

Four
1. Theories of teaching and learning are adequately explained and effectively applied
* Integrated knowledge of key issues of teaching and learning is demonstrated effectively

2. Educational needs are identified
* Curricula are developed in accordance with the needs of the target group
* Educational resources are identified, located and / or developed
* Teaching methods are designed to support the curricula and meet the needs of the target group
* Assessment criteria are developed to accurately assess the desired outcome in accordance with the needs of the target group
* Quality assurance programs are developed and applied appropriately

3. Skills in verbal and non-verbal communication of educational material 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.