Courses & Units
Clinical Practice 4 CAA301
Hobart
Introduction
This unit focuses on the application of paramedic practice in industry and community-based emergency health. The unit expands on knowledge and management of health emergencies explored in CAA202 Paramedic Practice 4 through industry-based application.
It integrates clinical reasoning and critical analysis with reflective practice to promote continuing professional development and contemporary evidence-based paramedic practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Clinical Practice 4 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA301 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Ms Emma-Kate Thornley |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring school (extended) | 25/10/2021 | 17/11/2021 | 20/12/2021 | 13/2/2022 |
* 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 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Integrate and apply theoretical knowledge of the management of adult and paediatric health emergencies including neurological, endocrine and renal conditions; head and spine trauma, chest injury and burns and related pharmacology into industry-based practice.
- Demonstrate understanding of the rationale and clinical science behind interventions used in the management of adult and paediatric health emergencies including neurological, endocrine and renal conditions, head and spine trauma, chest injury and burns.
- Reflect on, analyse and critique clinical cases to demonstrate an informed, evidence-based approach to clinical reasoning and practice.
- Communicate knowledge and clinical experience with peers, engaging in collaborative learning to facilitate professional development.
- Use reflection of practice methods to adapt to a changing paramedic discipline and to foster professional development through life-long learning.
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 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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
CAA202Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Approximately 156 hours of professional practice experience conducted over the semester with online discussion and reflective activities. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Engagement tasks.|Clinical Practice Reflection|Clinical Case Log.|Clinical Case Study |
| 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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