This unit continues to develop students' understanding of Paramedic Practice and their development in the competent use of ambulance equipment and its application in routine clinical presentations. Further development of core paramedic skills will ensure that the student is able to function as an effective ambulance crew member. This unit prepares students for clinical placement.

This unit is the second paramedic specific unit and in partnership with CAA107 Principles of Paramedic Practice 1, prepares the student for clinical practice and attendance at their first emergency clinical placement. The student will continue to develop foundational paramedic skills, including: patient assessment and management of common medical presentations and administration of basic medications. This unit provides the introduction to ECGs, and management of patients presenting in cardiac arrest. The concept of vulnerable populations will be introduced including the elderly, indigenous and the terminally ill patients. During this unit students will undertake a 1 day Professional Experience Placement in patient transport .