PARAMEDIC MANAGEMENT - TRAUMA
PAR3PMT
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to specific trauma conditions and the importance of integrating this theory into practice. Students combine technical skills with theoretical knowledge within the workshops and during simulation scenarios, and will extend their knowledge of systematic assessment procedures and history taking technique to apply these to the patient presenting with a traumatic condition. Students use the decision making process to assess, plan the management of and monitor 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: Susan Furness
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HLT1HBA, HLT1HBB, PHE3COS
Co-requisites: PAR31IPP
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, VICTORIA. |
| Readings | Emergency and Trauma Care: For Nurses and Parameedics | Recommended | Curtis, Ramsden, Lord, 2011 | Elsevier Australia |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Individually and as part of a team, communicate effectively with patients presenting with traumatic conditions
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Individually, and as part of a team, assess a patient presenting with a traumatic injury within a trauma setting
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Individually, and as part of a team, judge a patients condition using the Decision Making Process
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Manage the environment in which trauma occurs
- Activities:
- simulated trauma and extrication activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Plan management for a patient presenting with a trauma condition
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Effectively manage, monitor and reassess patient traumatic conditions
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Furness
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2x 3hr workshop per week (group one and group two)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-hour written exam | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 30-min individual practical examination (3,000-word equiv) | hurdle requirement | 35 | 04, 05, 06 |
| Mini-quiz following each module | 15 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |