par4pmb paramedic management medical b
PARAMEDIC MANAGEMENT MEDICAL B
PAR4PMB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to environmental, toxicological, endocrine and immunological clinical problems. Neurological conditions and clinical emergencies not relating to trauma situations will also be explored. Students will further refine and develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge and apply this to a variety of clinical simulations. Clinical problem solving and decision making will be applied in workshops to assess, plan the management of and monitor patients presenting with conditions relating to the above classified groups.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Ross
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is only available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Paramedic Practice.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ambulance and MICA Paramedics | Prescribed | Ambulance Victoria | BLUE STAR PRINT, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, 2012 |
| Readings | Mosby's Paramedic Textbook | Prescribed | Sanders MJ | ELSEVIER MOSBY, ST LOUIS, 3RD ED , 2007 |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size40
Enrolment information Staffing, space and equipment constraints. Quota will be managed by Department of Paramedics.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator
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-min individual practical examination | Hurdle requirement: pass in the individual practical examination. | 35 |
| Mini-quiz at the end of each module | 15 | |
| one 1-hour written examination | 50 |