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Optimising Respiratory Physiology in Critical Care unit (CAA604)

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This unit has some clinically focused elements that explores advanced airway management and specific surgical interventions. The opportunity to experience and practice specific critical care skills is provided in an optional 3-day intensive workshop. The workshop is delivered at the University of Tasmania Hobart Campus. The number of students able to attend is capped and is at the students own expense.

 

Introduction

This unit develops advanced knowledge and applied skills for airway, oxygenation and ventilation interventions to support patients with acute or complex medical or trauma emergencies and in the critical care and retrieval setting. Clinical skills teaching will scaffold from theory to practice using simulation or cadaver-based education models in an optional three-day practical intensive.  You will further develop your clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, incorporating the principles of advanced pharmacology, contemporary evidence-based advanced clinical care, and ethical considerations for providing systematic, safe and effective critical care.

Summary

Unit name Optimising Respiratory Physiology in Critical Care
Unit code CAA604
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Mr Chris Mullen
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Communicate the role of critical care and retrieval in the wider health system to a diverse audience.
  • Justify advanced assessment, clinical decision making and management of patients presenting with a range of acute or complex emergency presentations.
  • Apply principles of oxygenation and ventilation to develop ventilatory strategies across a range of complex medical and trauma conditions in critically ill patients.
  • Critically reflect on decision making required to manage high acuity end emergent 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
060101 $1,694.00 $1,694.00 not applicable $1,738.00
  • 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 Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Practice AND CAA501 Clinical Examination and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Independent learning - Self-directed learning. Online learning materials and discussions. Asynchronous learning online requiring 8 hours contact time per week

Workshop (On Campus, Hobart) – Optional on campus attendance to a 3-day intensive workshop in Week 11 of the Semester. 8-hours teaching per day

 

AssessmentCritical Reflection of Clinical practice (25%)|e- Portfolio (35%)|Interactive Oral Assessment (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Reequired Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.
Recommended

Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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