Hobart
Introduction
This unit builds upon the underpinning knowledge developed in CAA211 and CAA212 and provides the advanced applied knowledge and clinical skills to identify, assess and manage acute emergencies. The epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects as well as contemporary management issues of the major body systems will be covered. Emphasis is on extensive physical patient assessment and out of hospital management of patients.
You will further develop clinical reasoning and decision making skills, incorporation of advanced pharmacology and medication management and application of contemporary advanced paramedicine skills.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Advanced Topics in Defence Paramedicine 2 |
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Unit code | CAA213 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Tasmanian School of Medicine |
Discipline | Paramedicine |
Teaching staff | Mr Dale Edwards |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAA211 Topics in Paramedicine 1
Teaching
Assessment | Clinical skills portfolio (pass/fail), Case Based Discussion Tasks (30%) Quizzes (10%), 3hr written exam (60%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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