The gap between theory
and practice has been a critical issue in medical education. Past studies have shown that the gap between theory and practice is a
result from the non-existent integration between theory and practice. This
article seeks to discuss how integration between the two can be enhanced in the paramedic curriculum of the Ministry of Health
Malaysia. There are 7 main factors that
have been discussed namely the curriculum model, organisation and the content
of theory and practice, teaching methodology, assessment criteria, the role of
the lecturer, the role of the service staff and hidden curriculum
Index Terms- The gap between theory and
practice, the integration between theory and practice, paramedic course.
Published at International Journal of scientific and Research Publication, Volume 3 Issue 7, July 2013
Full paper at: http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0713.php?rp=P191453
