COMPLEX TRAUMA MANAGEMENT
PAR3CTM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will learn the underpinning pathophysiology associated with traumatic injuries of the head, chest and spine, and burn injuries affecting body structure and function. You will build upon your existing knowledge of clinical approach, patient assessment and management and the decision-making process, and apply this knowledge in workshops and simulation scenarios. Communication techniques appropriate to specific trauma patient presentations will be further refined and developed. Emphasis will be placed on the development of rationales for patient management techniques in complex situations where the level of physical trauma is significant.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Ross
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHE3COS and PAR3IPP and PAR3PMT
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ambulance and MICA Paramedics | Prescribed | Ambulance Victoria 2014 | BLUE STAR PRINT MELBOURNE (SUPPLIED BY LTU) |
| Readings | Mosby's Paramedic Textbook | Prescribed | Sanders, MJ 2010 | 4TH EDN, ELSEVIER MOSBY, ST LOUIS, USA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate effective communication with patients presenting with specific traumatic conditions.
- Activities:
- Scenarios and role play
02. Assess a patient presenting with a traumatic injury within a trauma setting.
- Activities:
- Simulated case studies and scenarios. Whole-of-class case studies.
03. Determine a patient's condition using a paramedic Decision Making Process.
- Activities:
- Scenarios. Written case studies within workbook.
04. Plan the management, and effectively
- Activities:
- Scenarios, skills stations, role play and workbook case
05. Monitor and reassess patients presenting with specific traumatic conditions.
- Activities:
- Scenarios, skills stations and workbook case studies
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ray Gleeson
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 blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour written examination (equivalent to 1000-words) | 50 | 02, 01, 03, 05, 04 | |
| One 30-minute individual practical examination (equivalent to 2,000-words) | Hurdle requirement | 35 | 01, 04, 02, 03, 05 |
| Online quiz at the end of each module (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 15 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 01 |