Courses & Units
Paramedic Practice 4 CAA202
Introduction
This unit focuses on the individual within the greater context of the health system focussing on primary health care and community-based emergency health (CBEH). The unit integrates the health systems approach with the clinical assessment and paramedic management of medical conditions and traumatic injuries including environmental exposure, poisoning and envenomation, head and spine trauma, chest injury, and introduction to multiple trauma situations. A study of the microbiological and pathophysiological basis of disease and pharmacological paramedic management will underpin the subsequent unit Clinical Practice 4.
Summary
| Unit name | Paramedic Practice 4 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA202 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Paramedicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Mr Clinton Au |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Formulate clinically sound patient management plans based on assessment findings, knowledge of pathophysiology and patient management standards for patients (including paediatrics) experiencing a range of medical and trauma conditions. [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 to support patient management. [PPCS 8.4]
- Analyse and interpret assessment findings, to contribute to the development of a provisional diagnosis. [PPCS 5.1; 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]
- 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]
- 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; PPCS 9.1]
- Develop a team work approach to practice which will enhance the delivery of health services to the community. [PPCS 4.1]
| 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 | $2,075.00 | $2,075.00 | not applicable | $5,044.00 |
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 discussion tasks. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quizzes (25%)|Clinical analysis of Clinical Practice (35%)|Written Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View 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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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