Research and analysis of pre-deployment training curriculums for PLA peacekeeping medical units

Author: Song-Liang CAI ¹
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1. Second Military Medical University
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Current situation research; Curriculum system; Peacekeeping medical units; Pre-deployment training
From: Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2014;35(8):824-827
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To know about the pre-deployment training curriculum of PLA peacekeeping medical units. Methods Methods including questionnaire survey, spot investigation and seminars were used to collect the information of pre-deployment training curriculum from 260 peacekeepers (from 5 military area commands) and 14 international students from Second Military Medical University; their attitudes toward the curriculums were also collected. Microsoft Excel software, SPSS18.0 and Likert statistical method were used to process the collected data. Results The 9 most popular courses included related knowledge, laws and regulations, and principles of battlefield wound first-aid, etc; the most recognized courses included oral English, related knowledge, and laws and regulations; and courses like water and electricity support had a comparatively lower recognition level. Conclusion More efforts should be made on constructing modularized courses, practicing individualying training, intensifying language training and developing novel teaching mode pre-deployment training curriculums for PLA peacekeeping medical unit.