Courses & Units
Advanced Trauma and Environmental Paramedicine CAA222
Introduction
In this unit you will affirm the importance of employing a systems-based approach to healthcare in the management of major incidents and multi-casualty situations. You will further develop a systematic approach to trauma assessment and care of emergent patients and refine and integrate current knowledge, clinical reasoning, ethical considerations, patient communication and critical thinking in the context of patients experiencing a severity range of injuries or illnesses following trauma or environmental exposure. Attendance and active engagement are important in gaining the required level of understanding and clinical practice. This unit requires significant participation as part of the learning process.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Trauma and Environmental Paramedicine |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA222 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Paramedicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Mr Chris Mullen |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Health Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Health Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Health Study Period 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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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 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply principles of communication and leadership to inform best-practice approaches to trauma and environmental situations and major incident out-of-hospital systems
- Justify and demonstrate systematic evidence-based clinical approaches for the ethical and culturally safe management of trauma or environmental conditions in diverse groups of patients
- Apply clinical thinking and skills in the management of trauma and environmental patients in diverse settings
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAA111Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CAA306 & CAA305Teaching
| Teaching Pattern |
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| Assessment | Objective Structured Clinical Exam|Written Assignment (30%)|Written Assignment (30%)|Final Exam (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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