A Study on Improving the Education System for 119 EMTs Based on the Annual Completion Status of Their Education and Training

This study aimed to examine the completion status of special education and training among 119 EMTs to identify areas for improvement. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, secondary data from the 2024 education and training records of 119 EMTs affiliated with Fire Headquarters C were analyzed. The final analysis included data from 582 personnel. The mean training completion time was 53.75 ± 14.77 h. Completion time differed significantly by gender (t = -2.059, p = .040), but not by any other participant characteristics examined (p > .05). The multiple-response analysis revealed that training was most commonly provided by fire stations (99.8%) and professional associations (83.3%). Lecture-based training (97.9%) and remote training (74.6%) were the most common. Although 94.3% of the personnel completed the Special EMS Team training, participation in hospital clinical practice (12.9%) and specialized EMS courses (0.7%∼4.6%) was low. Participation in simulation training (14.8%) and focused hands-on practice (3.4%) was also relatively low. These findings support expanding access to specialized and practice-oriented simulation training and developing a training management system that considers the career stages and job responsibilities of EMS personnel.