Courses & Units
Medical Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Practice 2 CAA206
Introduction
CAA206 is the second of two medical emergency units. This unit will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify, assess and manage the common cardiovascular and respiratory medical emergencies that may be encountered in the out-of-hospital setting. The unit will also explore the epidemiology and pathophysiology of these conditions, as well as clinical challenges that have arisen from contemporary research.
CAA206 will build on previous knowledge by affirming the importance of utilising a systematic approach to all patient care, and will prepare you for practice as a beginning practitioner. You will further develop clinical reasoning skills, patient communication, clinical judgement and critical thinking.
In order to enrol in CAA206 students must have successfully completed CAA109 and CAA205. CSA236 (Pharmacology in Paramedic Practice) and CXA204 (Bioscience 1) are co-requisite units for CAA206.
Summary
| Unit name | Medical Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Practice 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA206 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 1 | On-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).
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate and apply effective management plans incorporating a holistic approach for patients with cardiovascular/respiratory conditions (PPCS 1,2,7,8,9)
- Apply basic and advanced life support skills throughout the assessment and management of out-of-hospital patients presenting with cardiovascular/respiratory conditions (PPCS 1,2,6,7,8,9)
- Analyse clinical assessment findings, including 12 lead ECG interpretation, to contribute to provisional diagnoses (PPCS 8,9)
- Apply a clinical problem-solving approach, and demonstrate the ability to modify patient management according to patient presentation; including recognition of the deteriorating patient (PPCS 8,9)
- Apply ethical, patient centred communication skills in a variety of cardiovascular/respiratory case-based scenarios (PPCS 3,4)
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 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAA205 AND CAA109Co-requisites
CXA204Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Recorded lectures available online, 2 hour tutorial sessions every 3 weeks and 3 hour weekly practical. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online quizzes (15%)|OSCE - Pass/fail|Final Examination (50%)|Essential clinical skills Ongoing Pass / Fail|Case study essay (35%) |
| 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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