par3mim major incident management
MAJOR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
PAR3MIM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore the concepts of command, control, team work and leadership and their application to disasters, major incidents and sentinel events. The framework of planning, preparation, response and recovery will be used to investigate various roles and responsibilities essential to effective emergency management. Events with the potential to stretch ambulance and health resources at a community, state and national level will be examined. You will also develop an understanding of and ability to utilise risk assessment tools and strategies in a variety of routine and challenging circumstances.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Furness
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPHE3DDB
Co-requisitesPAR3ACM
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
DISASTER HEALTH MANAGEMENT: A primer for students and practitioners
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFITZGERALD, TARRANT, AITKEN, FREDRIKSEN
Year2017
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PublisherROUTLEDGE
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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ambulance and MICA Paramedics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAmbulance Victoria - current edition
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBLUE STAR PRINT MELBOURNE (SUPPLIED BY LTU)
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PARAMEDIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE ANZ
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJOHNSON,M. BOYD,L. GRANTHAM,H. EASTWOOD,K.
Year2015
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PublisherELSEVIER CHATSWOOD
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsProfessional engagement only - 6 hours role play simulation
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Furness
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 43 - 43
Three 3.00 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
CLASS DIVIDED INTO TWO GROUPS AM AND PM. Both the morning and afternoon group for each of the three classes must run on the same day. (i.e. class one: group one Monday morning, and group two Monday afternoon).
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Eleven 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Major Incident Assignment (2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Risk assessment activity (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Written examination - one hour (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |