Introduction
Pathophysiology in Paramedicine 2 builds on your knowledge of anatomy and physiology to develop an understanding of the principles of pathophysiology and alterations in the health of the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, sexual and reproductive, and immune systems, as well as complex disease states affecting multiple systems. It will explore current evidence-informed approaches used by paramedics to help re-establish homeostasis, including pharmacotherapy. Clinical reasoning will be used to analyse clinical scenarios to inform the delivery of evidence-informed health care. Students will be expected to develop written and oral skills that will facilitate intraprofessional, interprofessional, and patient communication of biological and therapeutic information.
Summary
| Unit name | Pathophysiology in Paramedicine 2 |
| Unit code | CXA291 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Ms Michele Dowlman |
| 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
- Explain pathophysiological processes, signs and symptoms of acute and chronic health conditions affecting the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, sexual and reproductive, and immune systems, as well as complex disease states affecting multiple systems.
- Integrate biological information to explain common diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions used in the management of patients with acute and chronic health conditions affecting the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, sexual and reproductive, and immune systems, as well as complex disease states affecting multiple systems.
- Communicate using scientific and clinical terminology relevant to alterations in cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, sexual and reproductive, and immune health, as well as complex disease states affecting multiple body systems.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CZZ102 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1B and CZZ101 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1ATeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Independent learning (8 hours x weekly); Tutorial - optional on campus tutorial (2 hours x 3 times); Tutorial (online) (2 hours x 6 times) |
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| Assessment | Clinical Scenarios (25%)|Complex Case Scenarios (35%)|Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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| Recommended | • Tortora, GJ. & Derrickson, B. 2022 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 3rd Asia-Pacific Ed. Wiley. |
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