par3pcr paramedic cardiac and respiratory
PARAMEDIC CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY
PAR3PCR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to commonly encountered clinical problems of a cardiac and/or respiratory nature (chronic, acute, and life threatening). Practical skills and theoretical knowledge will be combined with clinical problem solving and decision-making competencies within this unit. Students will assess, plan the management of and monitor patients presenting with a variety of cardiac and respiratory conditions of a medical nature. Communication techniques appropriate to patient presentations will also be identified and developed.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Burns
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPHE3COS AND PAR3IPP
Co-requisitesN/A
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
Huszar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWesley
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherElsevier
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Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCurtis and Ramsden
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMosby
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ambulance and MICA Paramedics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAmbulance Victoria
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAmbulance Victoria
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
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 requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Burns
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 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 - morning and afternoon
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Quizzes (1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1 hour Written Examination (1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 30 minute Individual Prac Exam- Clinical Skills & Medical Case Simulation (2,000-word equivalent) Hurdle Requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |