PARAMEDIC CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
PAR5PCL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore the concepts of command, control, team work and leadership and their application to disasters, major incidents and sentinel events. The framework of planning, preparation, response and recovery will be used to investigate various roles and responsibilities essential to effective emergency management. Events with the potential to stretch ambulance and health resources at a community, state and national level will be examined. Students will also develop an understanding of and ability to utilise risk assessment tools and strategies in a variety of routine and challenging circumstances.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Ross
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PAR5CCM, PAR3GSN
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator:
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.5 hours problem based learning per week from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"During semester weeks 32 to 42: on-line learning modules/cases and contribution to group discussion 1.5 hours per week."
WorkShopWeek: 43 - 43
One 3.0 days workshop per study period from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In week 43, students will participate in an on-campus block mode week, that includes one x 3-hour workshop."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution to on-line discussion (300-word equivalent) | 20 | |
| One 1,700-word evaluative essay | 40 | |
| One risk assessment activity (1,500-word equivalent) | 40 |