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Management of Special Populations in Critical Care and Retrieval unit (CAA605)

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Introduction

This unit develops advanced knowledge and capabilities for assessment, monitoring and management of special patient populations with acute or complex medical or trauma emergencies in the critical care and retrieval setting.  You will further develop your clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, incorporating the principles of advanced pharmacology, contemporary evidence-based advanced practice, and ethical considerations for providing systematic, safe and effective critical care.

Summary

Unit name Management of Special Populations in Critical Care and Retrieval
Unit code CAA605
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 2 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 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* 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

  • Evaluate clinical decisions and emergency management approaches for populations with acute or complex presentations in critical care and retrieval contexts.
  • Demonstrate advanced interpersonal and interprofessional communication to support collaborative care and patient safety during high acuity and emergent retrievals.
  • Evaluate retrieval practice for special patient populations to inform evidence-informed strategies for safe and systematic practice.
  • Synthesise relevant clinical evidence, guidelines, and professional standards to support safe, ethical, and context-appropriate decision-making in critical care and retrieval practice for special patient populations.

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

CAA604 Respiratory Critical Care AND CAA603 Haemodynamics Critical Care

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

10 hours per week Self-directed learning 

AssessmentCase-Based Analysis (25%)|e-Portfolio (35%)|Viva Voce - Online oral exam (40%)
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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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