par3mim major incident management
MAJOR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
PAR3MIM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you 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. You will also develop an understanding of and ability to utilise risk assessment tools and strategies in a variety of routine and challenging circumstances.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Ross
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE3DDB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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. Recognise and develop strategies to mitigate the potential impacts of disasters and major incidents at both a personal and organisational level.
- Activities:
- On-line learning tasks including case studies . Simulated emergency exercise . Simulated mass casualty incident day.
02. Demonstrate effective leadership and command and control abilities in a variety of mass casualty and emergency incident scenarios.
- Activities:
- Case study analysis. On-line learning tasks including case studies. Simulated emergency exercise.
03. Apply a wide range of communication skills to simulated major incident and complex emergency situations involving a variety of population groups.
- Activities:
- Scenario and role play. On-line learning tasks including case studies Group discussion exercises. Simulated emergency exercise. Simulated mass casualty incident day.
04. Assess risk and formulate effective Event Plans for major incidents and emergency response scenarios.
- Activities:
- On-line learning tasks including case studies. Group discussion. Case study exercises. Practical risk assessment activities.
05. Describe and critique emergency management frameworks and emergency response procedures at organisational, state, and federal government levels.
- Activities:
- On-line learning tasks including case studies Group discussion. Case study exercises. Practical risk assessment activities.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter O'Meara
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 40.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forum Participation (equivalent to 500-words) | 20 | 04, 03, 02, 01, 05 | |
| One 1,500-word risk assessment activity | 40 | 04, 03, 02, 01, 05 | |
| One 2,000-word critical reflective essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |