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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 develops proficiency in applying the systematic paramedic approach to assessing and treating sick and injured people in prehospital environments. Students will develop their step by step approach to scene and patient assessment, developing skills in prehospital emergency management processes and prehospital intermediate life support. Students will learn drug administration guidelines and intravenous access procedures in prehospital emergency settings. Students will develop their ability to interview and engage with people from diverse social and cultural populations, to support their progress towards a role as a professional paramedic.
Students will be required to attend an on-campus workshop at ECU Joondalup outside of the standard timetable.
Students must have passed PSP1108.
This unit must be studied with PST2235 Medical Studies for Paramedics 1 and PST2102 Trauma Studies for Paramedics.
Unit was previously coded PSP2102, SCH2205
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
Clinical reasoning activities allow students to further develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students are provided with self-directed revision activities and are required to complete pre-workshop activities in preparation for their intensive on-campus practical workshops which are facilitated by Paramedics. Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) assessments are used to assess a range of patient assessment and treatment skills and students are assessed on their ability to use patient diagnostic and treatment equipment accurately.
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 ^ | Patient assessment and treatment |
| Performance ^ | Practical skill OSCEs |
| Portfolio ^ | Clinical skills portfolio |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance ^ | Patient assessment and treatment |
| Performance ^ | Practical skill OSCEs |
| Portfolio ^ | Clinical skills portfolio |
^ 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.
PSP2103|6|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 develops proficiency in applying the systematic paramedic approach to assessing and treating sick and injured people in prehospital environments. Students will develop their step by step approach to scene and patient assessment, developing skills in prehospital emergency management processes and prehospital intermediate life support. Students will learn drug administration guidelines and intravenous access procedures in prehospital emergency settings. Students will develop their ability to interview and engage with people from diverse social and cultural populations, to support their progress towards a role as a professional paramedic.
Students will be required to attend an on-campus workshop at ECU Joondalup outside of the standard timetable.
Students must have passed PSP1108.
This unit must be studied with PST2235 Medical Studies for Paramedics 1 and PST2102 Trauma Studies for Paramedics.
Unit was previously coded PSP2102, SCH2205
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
Clinical reasoning activities allow students to further develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students are provided with self-directed revision activities and are required to complete pre-workshop activities in preparation for their intensive on-campus practical workshops which are facilitated by Paramedics. Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) assessments are used to assess a range of patient assessment and treatment skills and students are assessed on their ability to use patient diagnostic and treatment equipment accurately.
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 ^ | Patient assessment and treatment |
| Performance ^ | Practical skill OSCEs |
| Portfolio ^ | Clinical skills portfolio |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance ^ | Patient assessment and treatment |
| Performance ^ | Practical skill OSCEs |
| Portfolio ^ | Clinical skills portfolio |
^ 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.
PSP2103|6|2