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.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susan Furness
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHE3COS & PAR3IPP
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 40
Enrolment information: Staffing, space and equipment constraints. The Department of Paramedicine will monitor enrolments in the subject.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan 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 |