PARAMEDIC CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY
PAR3PCR
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore the advanced clinical management of critically ill or injured patients in complex situations. You will be introduced to paramedic advanced life support (ALS) and intensive care (ICP) practices, and gain insight into the process of working with ALS and ICP paramedics and allied emergency and healthcare professionals. You will engage in complex simulated learning environments (SLE) and case reviews, thereby further developing your advanced problem solving and decision-making skills.
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: PAR3COS, PAR3IPP
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 | ELSEVIER MOSBY, 4TH EDN, ST LOUIS, USA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate effective communication with patients presenting with medical conditions of a cardiac or respiratory nature
- Activities:
- Group work activities Scenarios and role play
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Construct and perform comprehensive assessments of patients with cardiac and/or respiratory conditions in a variety of simulated settings
- Activities:
- Group work activities Scenarios and role play
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Assess a patient's cardiac and/or respiratory condition using a paramedic Decision Making Process
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures Group work activities Scenarios and role play
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
04. Manage, monitor and reassess patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures Group work activities Scenarios and role play
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
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 blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The class will be divided into two groups - morning and afternoon"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1 hour Written Examination (1000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 04, 03, 02 | |
| 30 minute Individual Prac Exam- Clinical Skills & Medical Case Simulation(2000 word equivalent) | Hurdle Requirement | 30 | 03, 02, 01, 04 |