par3pfp paediatrics for paramedics

PAEDIATRICS FOR PARAMEDICS

PAR3PFP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject focuses on the specific challenges of caring for Paediatric patients. You will develop an understanding of the pathophysiology relating to the commonly encountered health conditions of paediatric patients. You will assess, plan and manage paediatric patients with a diverse spectrum of conditions. You will refine your age specific communication techniques in a variety of clinical settings.

SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJames King

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesPAR3IPP

Co-requisitesPAR3CTM AND PAR3PMM AND PAR3PCR

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

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

01. Demonstrate effective communication with Paediatric patients presenting with diverse medical conditions.

02. Construct and perform comprehensive assessments of patients with a broad range of medical conditions in a variety of simulated settings

03. Assess, plan and manage Paediatric patients with a broad range of medical condition using a paramedic Decision Making Process

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Furness

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 face-to-face.

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.
2 x Groups of 25 students per group

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Quizzes (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3
1 hour Written Examination (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3
30 minute Individual Prac Exam - Oral exam & Medical Case Simulation (2,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3