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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the fundamental techniques, skills and equipment underpinning evidence-based professional paramedic practice. Content includes self and patient safe work practices including manual handling and infection control. Students will apply a step by step systematic approach to scene and patient assessment, developing skills in prehospital emergency management processes including history taking, accurate documentation and prehospital basic life support. Students learn the foundation skills in assessing and managing sick and injured patients including collaboration with other health practitioners. Students explore cultural differences and the impact of their own behaviour in prehospital settings.
Students are advised that this unit has a compulsory workshop held at the Joondalup campus.
Unit was previously coded PSP1106
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1 x 2 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
The foundation techniques, skills and approaches for professional paramedic practice are developed in a controlled, simulated, team environment, facilitated by Paramedics. Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) assessments are used to evaluate a range of patient assessment and treatment skills. Students are assessed on their ability to use patient diagnostic and treatment equipment.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance | Practical Skills OSCES |
| Performance ^ | Patient assessment and treatment |
| Portfolio | Clinical studies workbook |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance | Practical Skills OSCES |
| Performance ^ | Patient assessment and treatment |
| Portfolio | Clinical studies workbook |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
PSP1108|4|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the fundamental techniques, skills and equipment underpinning evidence-based professional paramedic practice. Content includes self and patient safe work practices including manual handling and infection control. Students will apply a step by step systematic approach to scene and patient assessment, developing skills in prehospital emergency management processes including history taking, accurate documentation and prehospital basic life support. Students learn the foundation skills in assessing and managing sick and injured patients including collaboration with other health practitioners. Students explore cultural differences and the impact of their own behaviour in prehospital settings.
Students are advised that this unit has a compulsory workshop held at the Joondalup campus.
Unit was previously coded PSP1106
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1 x 2 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
The foundation techniques, skills and approaches for professional paramedic practice are developed in a controlled, simulated, team environment, facilitated by Paramedics. Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) assessments are used to evaluate a range of patient assessment and treatment skills. Students are assessed on their ability to use patient diagnostic and treatment equipment.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance | Practical Skills OSCES |
| Performance ^ | Patient assessment and treatment |
| Portfolio | Clinical studies workbook |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance | Practical Skills OSCES |
| Performance ^ | Patient assessment and treatment |
| Portfolio | Clinical studies workbook |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
PSP1108|4|2