par4pma paramedic management medical a
PARAMEDIC MANAGEMENT MEDICAL A
PAR4PMA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to commonly encountered clinical problems of a cardiac and/or respiratory nature (chronic, acute and life threatening). Practical skills and theoretical knowledge will be combined with clinical problems solving and decision-making competencies within this subject. Students will assess, plan the management of, and monitor patients presenting with a variety of cardiac and respiratory conditions of a medical nature. Communication techniques appropriate to patient presentations will also be identified and developed.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Furness
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE3COS & PAR3IPP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size40
Enrolment information Staffing, space and equipment constraints. The Department of Paramedicine will monitor enrolments in the subject.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Furness
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 30-minute individual practical examination | Pass assessment is a hurdle requirement. | 35 |
| one-hour written examination | 50 | |
| workbook completion (equiv to 500 words) | 15 |