Courses & Units
Environmental Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Practice CAA305
Introduction
This unit will reaffirm the importance of employing a systematic approach to patient care, in particular relating to unique environmental emergencies and will prepare you for practice as a beginning paramedic practitioner. You will further develop clinical reasoning skills, patient communication skills, clinical judgement and critical thinking in the context of patients suffering from injuries or illnesses in unique environmental settings.
Summary
| Unit name | Environmental Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA305 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Mr Craig Campbell |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Spring school (extended) | On-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) | 31/10/2022 | 23/11/2022 | 27/12/2022 | 19/2/2023 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the pathophysiology of specific environmental emergencies relevant to paramedic practice.
- Explain the management of specific environmental emergencies based on the pathophysiology and principles of paramedic practice.
- Discuss paramedic level clinical assessment and management in simulated clinical scenarios of specific environmental emergencies.
- Evaluate current Australian paramedic practice guidelines against relevant literature on the management of environmental emergencies.
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 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
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.
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
CAA206 AND CXA310Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online materials, This course also includes 4 intensive practical days. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online Test (20%)|Written Assignment (40%)|Final Examination (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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