Courses & Units

Topics in Paramedicine 2 CAA212

Hobart

Introduction

This unit focuses on the individual within the greater context of the health system focusing on primary health care, community-based emergency health (CBEH).The unit integrates the health systems approach with the clinical assessment and paramedic management of traumatic injuries including head and spine trauma, chest injury, burns 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 5.

Summary

Unit name Topics in Paramedicine 2
Unit code CAA212
Credit points 25
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Medicine
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Mr Wayne Harris
Available as an elective?
Delivered By Delivered wholly by the provider

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 Off-Campus Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 12/7/2021 10/8/2021 30/8/2021 17/10/2021

* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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]

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 $1,987.00 $1,987.00 not applicable $4,804.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3

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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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CAA202

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

TBC

AssessmentWritten Examination (50%)|Case based Quizzes (25%)|Clinical Practice Reflection (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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