PARAMEDIC MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

PAR3PMM

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to specific trauma conditions and the importance of integrating theory into practice. You will extend your knowledge of systematic assessment procedures and history taking technique, and will apply these to the patient presenting with a traumatic condition. You will use the decision-making process to assess and plan the management of patients presenting with a variety of traumatic conditions. Communication techniques appropriate to patient presentations will be identified and developed.

School: La Trobe Rural Health School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Ross

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: PHE3COS and PAR3IPP

Co-requisites: PAR3PCR

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsClinical Practice Guidelines for Ambulance and MICA ParamedicsPrescribedAmbulance Victoria 2014BLUE STAR PRINT MELBOURNE (SUPPLIED BY LTU)
ReadingsMosby's Paramedic TextbookPrescribedSanders, MJ 20104TH EDN, ELSEVIER MOSBY, ST LOUIS, USA

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Communicate effectively with patients presenting with a variety of medical conditions.

Activities:
Interactive lectures Group work activities Scenarios and role play

02. Construct and perform comprehensive assessments of patients with specific medical conditions in a variety of simulated settings

Activities:
Interactive lectures Group work activities Scenarios and role play

03. Assess a patient's medical condition using a paramedic decision making process

Activities:
Scenarios and role play

04. Manage, monitor and reassess patients with medical conditions.

Activities:
Interactive lectures, group work activities, scenarios and role play.

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter O'Meara

Class requirements

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.
"The class will be divided into two groups - morning and afternoon."

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
30 minute Individual Prac Exam- Clinical Skills & Medical Case Simulation (2000 word equivalent)Hurdle requirement3503, 02, 01, 04
One 1-hour Written Examination (1,000-word equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04
Online quiz at the end of each module (equivalent to 1,000-words)1503, 02, 01, 04