Courses & Units
Advanced Management of Complex Cases in Paramedicine CAA601
Hobart
Introduction
CAA601 has a specific focus on paramedicine and primary health care. Patients may present in the out of hospital environment with common, acute primary health care needs. These needs can be complex due to the prevalence of chronic disease as well as the impact of social determinants of health. This unit will deepen knowledge in primary health care and provide tools to assist with assessment, patient-clinician communication and health literacy in addition to considering contemporary issues surrounding the paramedic and primary health care practice. The unit promotes a systems based model for clinical practice thus enabling a structured approach to patient assessment, clinical reasoning and development of evidence based treatment and management plans. This model integrates applied knowledge of key pathophysiological concepts, advanced pharmacology and evidence-based communication techniques. Essential skills are taught including advanced history taking, comprehensive physical examination, appropriate application of point of care testing and clinical procedures specific to common primary health care presentations.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Management of Complex Cases in Paramedicine |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA601 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Ms Emma-Kate Thornley |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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
- understand the primary health care framework and the impact of the social determinants of health on individual patient presentations and on populations from a primary care paramedic (pcp) context
- demonstrate application of the pcp model of practice to non-emergency patient presentations
- demonstrate the knowledge and skill required to perform advanced history taking, advanced physical examination and clinical skills
- develop differential diagnosis lists appropriate to some common nonemergency patient presentations
- understand the underlying pathophysiology of some common non-emergency patient presentation
- understand the use, interpretation, benefits and limitations of point of care testing for some common non-emergency patient presentations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060199 | $2,825.00 | $2,825.00 | not applicable | $5,926.00 |
- 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.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CAA602Teaching
| Assessment | Two Quizzes (20%)|Examination (50%)|Clinical Skills Portfolio, Hurdle Task - Pass/Fail|Written Case Study (30%) |
|---|---|
| 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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