01. Critically examine, describe and analyse the principles of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery

Activities:

Compare and contrast emergency responses for a range of presented national and international disaster case studies, identifying the defining elements of the disaster or major incident. Differentiate between Ambulance Service incident management and core business, discuss the impact that major incidents may have on business activities, and generate a range of potential ambulance service mitigating factors for such circumstances. Formulate a range of interventions for maintenance of both personal and organisational resilience capabilities on-line learning tasks including case studies . simulated emergency exercise . simulated mass casualty incident day.

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

Writing(Writing)

Communication(Communication)

Professional Practice(Professional Practice)

Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)

Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

02. Independently & as part of simulated multi agency response team, demonstrate effective execution of leadership & command & control abilities in a variety of mass casualty & emergency incident scenarios.

Activities:

Analyse, critique, compare & contrast the concepts of command, control & coordination in the setting of emergency & mass casualty incidents. Engage in concise & effective communication with colleagues & individuals at a professional leadership level. Examine the underpinning elements of effective leadership & identify a range of personal characteristics integral to effective leadership in mass casualty & emergency situations. Self-critique your current leadership abilities & formulate strategies to expand these abilities based on existing theoretical principles. Case study analysis . group discussion exercises . simulated emergency exercise. simulated mass casualty incident day.

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)

Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)

Communication(Communication)

Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

Teamwork(Teamwork)

Professional Practice(Professional Practice)

Writing(Writing)

03. Outline and analyse principles for group and individual debriefing of major incidents in terms of the known psychological effects on emergency workers, bystanders, patients and communities.

Activities:

b. Engage in high level communication and negotiation as you oversee and coordinate simulated ambulance emergency response to major incidents c. Formulate a range of ethically and legally sensitive responses to simulated media enquiries based on your Formulate an understanding of the media role, and the principles of timely effective liaison with media during major casualty and emergency activities. Draw upon technologies to gather pertinent information, disseminate information to colleagues and emergency service responders. scenario and role play . group discussion exercises . simulated emergency exercise . simulated mass casualty incident day.

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Speaking(Speaking)

Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

Professional Practice(Professional Practice)

Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)

Teamwork(Teamwork)

Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)

Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

Writing(Writing)

Communication(Communication)

04. Analyse the evidence relating to principles of risk management and its relationship to major incidents and emergency response.

Activities:

Define risk, describe and critique the role of risk and hazard assessments in major incidents, and appraise the effectiveness of risk assessments through examination of a variety of incident case studies. Identify and examine the Ambulance Victoria risk assessment tool used by critical incident managers, and compare and contrast this with risk assessment tools used in other organisations. Critically analyse presented scenarios, determine appropriate risk mitigation strategies, and formulate effective Event Plans based on your assessment. Group discussion . case study exercises . practical risk assessment activities.

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

Communication(Communication)

Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

Professional Practice(Professional Practice)

Writing(Writing)

Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)

05. Describe and critically analyse emergency management frameworks and emergency response procedures at organisational, state, and federal government levels.

Activities:

Describe, and formulate comparisons between State and Federal legislation and approaches to disaster planning and emergency management. Identify and explain the levels of emergency management response within Ambulance Victoria, and describe and analyse the role of impact statements and escalation flow charts during major incidents. Define, describe and critique the reporting relationships between the State Health Emergency Response Plan and Ambulance Victoria whole of organisation Emergency Response Plan Group discussions case studies . mass casualty exercise . simulated emergency exercise

Related graduate capabilities and elements:

Writing(Writing)

Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)

Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

Communication(Communication)

Professional Practice(Professional Practice)