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 1Co-requisites
CAA221Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CAA205 & CAA206Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 8 hours independent learning weekly, 2 hours online tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | Written Assignment (30%)|Written Assignment (30%)|Written examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View 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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