PARAMEDIC MANAGEMENT - TRAUMA
PAR3PMT
2019
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: Illya Selmes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHE3COS, 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 - current edition | BLUE STAR PRINT, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Effectively communicate with other team members to manage patients presenting with traumatic conditions.
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
02. Assess patients presenting with traumatic injuries within a trauma setting and demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making.
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
03. Adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations to effectively manage the environments in which trauma occurs.
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
04. Plan and implement management strategies for patients presenting with trauma conditions while effectively monitoring and reassessing these patients to determine the effectiveness of treatments utilized.
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Illya Selmes
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"class divided into 2 groups of 20 students."
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-hour written exam (1,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 30-min individual practical examination (1,500-word equiv) | hurdle requirement | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Mini-quiz following each module (Wks 4, 7 & 9) (1,500-word equiv) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |