Courses & Units

Advanced Management of Acute Cases in Paramedicine CAA602

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Introduction

CAA602 is the first of two clinically focused units in paramedicine. This unit provides the advanced applied knowledge and skills to identify, assess and manage acute medical emergencies encountered in the out-of-hospital setting. The epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects as well as contemporary management issues of the major body systems will be covered. Emphasis is on extensive physical patient assessment, pathophysiology and out of hospital management of individuals in the area of your chosen specialisation. You will further develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, incorporation of advanced pharmacology and medication management and application of contemporary advanced paramedicine roles.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Management of Acute Cases in Paramedicine
Unit code CAA602
Credit points 25
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Medicine
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Mr Wayne Harris
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 1 22/2/2021 23/3/2021 12/4/2021 30/5/2021

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • understand and demonstrate the superior habits associated with advanced clinical practice.
  • understand the assessment and emergency management of patients presenting with a range of emergency medical conditions.
  • understand the assessment and emergency management of patients presenting with a range of emergency trauma conditions.
  • understand the assessment and emergency management of patients presenting with a range of emergency environmental conditions.
  • demonstrate a range of advanced clinical skills utilised by critical care paramedics.
  • demonstrate the application of evidence-based medicine/ practice/ education/ knowledge in advanced clinical care
  • understand the clinical and operational leadership role of the critical care paramedic.
  • understand and demonstrate the role of the critical care paramedic in the wider healthcare community and as an advocate for their profession.

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

CAA500 AND CSA500

Teaching

AssessmentTest or quiz (10%)|Portfolio|Discussion posts (online) (30%)|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (60%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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