Courses & Units
Paramedicine 2 CAA220
Introduction
This unit builds upon the material learned in CAA110 and will advance the development of knowledge of the theory underpinning the practice of paramedicine, enabling you to identify, assess and manage medical and trauma conditions encountered in the out of hospital setting. The epidemiological aspects as well as contemporary and controversial management issues will be addressed. This unit will reaffirm the importance of employing a systematic approach to all patient care and will prepare you for practice as a beginning practitioner.
Summary
| Unit name | Paramedicine 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA220 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Paramedicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Mr Lee Dixon |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Health Study Period 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Study Period 1 | 4/3/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 19/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the role of clinical assessment and clinical judgement, including time criticality, as related to systematic and structured patient assessment and management principles.
- Analyse and apply the evidence and research base that guides the paramedic response regarding medical and trauma assessment and intervention
- Articulate the paramedic role of providing health care to all patients (including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) from a non-emergency perspective.
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 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
CAA110 Paramedicine 1 & CXA290 Pathophysiology in Paramedicine 1Co-requisites
CAA221Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CAA205 & CAA206Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 8 hours independent learning weekly, 2 hours online tutorial weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Written Assignment (30%)|Written Assignment (30%)|Written examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Throughout the unit you will need the following texts: Inglis & Kenneally: Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice. Elsevier ISBN-13:978-729542630 Williams & Ross: Paramedic Principles and Practice. Second Edition Elsevier ISBN- 978-0-7295-4306-4 Please see MyLO for details on chapters |
|---|---|
| Recommended | The following texts are recommended: Talley & O’Connor’s: Clinical Examination. Ninth Edition Elsevier ISBN 978-0-7295-4437-5 | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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