par3pmm paramedic medical management
PARAMEDIC MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
PAR3PMM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to specific medical 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 medical condition. You will use the decision-making process to assess and plan the management of patients presenting with a variety of medical conditions. Communication techniques appropriate to patient presentations will be identified and developed.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIllya Selmes
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE3COS and PAR3IPP
Co-requisites PAR3PCR
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 2016 | BLUE STAR PRINT MELBOURNE (SUPPLIED BY LTU) |
| Readings | Paramedic Principles and Practice ANZ | Recommended | Johnson, Boyd, Grantham and Eastwood 2015 | ELSEVIER Austalia |
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
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIllya Selmes
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."
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute Individual Prac Exam- Clinical Skills & Medical Case Simulation (2,000-word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement | 35 | 03, 02, 01, 04 |
| One 1-hour Written Examination (1,000-word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online quizzes x 3 - (1,500-words equivalent) | 15 | 03, 02, 01, 04 |