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Paramedicine 2 unit (CAA220)

Introduction

This unit builds upon the material learned in CAA110 and will advance the development of knowledge of the theory underpinning the practice of paramedicine, enabling you to identify, assess and manage medical and trauma conditions encountered in the out of hospital setting. The epidemiological aspects as well as contemporary and controversial management issues will be addressed. This unit will reaffirm the importance of employing a systematic approach to all patient care and will prepare you for practice as a beginning practitioner.

Summary

Unit name Paramedicine 2
Unit code CAA220
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Wayne Drower
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the role of clinical assessment and clinical judgement, including time criticality, as related to systematic and structured patient assessment and management principles.
  • Analyse and apply the evidence and research base that guides the paramedic response regarding medical and trauma assessment and intervention
  • Articulate the paramedic role of providing health care to all patients (including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) from a non-emergency perspective.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CAA110 Paramedicine 1 & CXA290 Pathophysiology in Paramedicine 1

Co-requisites

CAA221

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CAA205 & CAA206

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

8 hours independent learning weekly, 2 hours online tutorial weekly

AssessmentWritten Assignment (30%)|Written Assignment (30%)|Written examination (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

No required reading materials.

Recommended

The following texts are recommended: 

Inglis & Kenneally: Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice. Elsevier ISBN-13:978-729542630 

Williams & Ross: Paramedic Principles and Practice. Second Edition Elsevier ISBN- 978-0-7295-4306-4 

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