Courses & Units

Paramedic Practice 3 CAA201

Introduction

This unit focuses on the individual within the greater context of the health system focussing on primary health care, community-based emergency health (CBEH). The unit integrates the social context with the clinical assessment and ambulance management of obstetric conditions and emergencies and cardiorespiratory conditions. A study of the pathophysiological basis of disease and pharmacological paramedic management will underpin clinical practice development in the related unit Clinical Practice 3.

Summary

Unit name Paramedic Practice 3
Unit code CAA201
Credit points 25
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Medicine
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Leigh Parker
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Construct a comprehensive assessment of a patient which can be used to inform the delivery of patient care [PPCS 7.1]
  • Formulate clinically sound plans for patient management based on assessment findings in a patient centred model [PPCS 8.1, PPCS 8.3]
  • Perform a broad range of clinical and health assessment skills demonstrating an understanding of the relevance and importance of comprehensive patient assessment [PPCS 8.4].
  • Analyse and interpret assessment findings to contribute to the development of a provisional diagnosis [PPCS 8.1].
  • Apply problem solving processes to the management of patients based on assessment findings, in an inter-professional health care environment [PPCS 8.2, PPCS 9.1]
  • Apply a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to facilitate the assessment of patients accommodating diverse cultural, social and socioeconomic backgrounds [PPCS 4.2].
  • Develop an intercultural awareness and gain an understanding of the impact of culture on paramedic practice. [PPCS 3.1, PPCS 4.2]
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the changing discipline of paramedic practice, applying this knowledge to the provision of service in an inter-professional context [PPCS 4.1].
  • Develop a team work approach to practice which will enhance the delivery of health services to the community [PPCS 4.1].

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
069905 $2,005.00 $2,005.00 not applicable $4,804.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Weekly online lectures and weekly discussion tasks.

AssessmentFinal exam (50%)|Case Based Quizzes (25%)|Clinical Case Study (25%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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