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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

hospital porter

Hospital porters are professional healthcare assistants who transport people on stretchers around the hospital site, as well as and items.

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Description

Hospital porters are professional healthcare assistants who transport people on stretchers around the hospital site, as well as and items.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
clinical scienceprinciples of paramedic practiceoperational tactics for emergency responsesdisorders of vital functionsemergency caseshuman anatomytransportation methodsfirst aid
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
physical science applied to paramedical practice
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
operate specialised equipment in emergencycomply with quality standards related to healthcare practiceemploy specific paramedic techniques in out-of-hospital careinteract with healthcare usersposition patients undergoing interventionscommunicate in healthcaretolerate stressoperate an emergency communication systemassess nature of injury in emergencyprovide first aidrespond to changing situations in health caremonitor basic patients signsfollow clinical guidelinesprioritise emergenciescomply with legislation related to health careselect hazard controlmanage major incidentsensure safety of healthcare usersdeal with emergency care situationsapply context specific clinical competencesapply good clinical practicesadapt to emergency care environmentaccept own accountabilityobserve confidentialitytransfer patients to and from ambulance vehicleslisten activelyimmobilise patients for emergency interventionconduct physical examination in emergencyuse technical equipment for sterilisationadhere to organisational guidelinestransfer patients
OPTIONALOptional competences
provide basic support to patientsidentify patients' behavioursassist patients with rehabilitationdeal with patients' anxietyanswer patients' questionsapply organisational techniques

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

46 total
39 essential · 7 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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