Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Advanced Paramedical Practice 2

• Unit Code

  PSP3103

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  4

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Mr Thomas Michael CREHAN

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Description

This unit consolidates the clinical techniques, skills and equipment in professional paramedic practice developed in the prerequisite units. The unit focuses on professional paramedic management of patients with critical care conditions at an advanced life support level. It employs the principles of problem based learning, evidence based practice and team work to increase students effectiveness in patient management. Students will solidify their communication, clinical problem solving, decision making skills, advanced life support and critical care interventions through use of simulation scenarios. This unit prepares students for the role of an independent professional paramedic.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Off-campus students are advised that this unit has a compulsory workshop held at the Joondalup campus. The theory modules for this unit may however be studied online.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from PSP3101

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course version G51, K89

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate emergency management plans including advanced life support techniques and critical care interventions in the pre-hospital setting.
2. Demonstrate leadership and development of positive working relationships within teams.
3. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of common critical conditions and justify the application of critical care interventions to appropriately manage the patient.
4. Justify and perform clinically appropriate administration of pharmacological interventions for advanced life support.
5. Use problem solving skills to demonstrate appropriate clinical decision making for patients with critical conditions in the pre-hospital setting.

Unit Content

1. Emergency management processes for critically ill and injured patients including advanced life support in the pre-hospital setting.
2. Advanced approach to scene and patient assessment of complex situations in the pre-hospital setting.
3. Clinical decision making for patients with complex conditions in the pre-hospital setting.
4. Administration of pharmacological interventions for advanced life support.
5. Differential diagnosis and evidence based treatment of the critically ill and injured patient.
6. Application of therapeutic communication skills including cultural and social awareness to the pre-hospital setting.
7. Comprehensive patient history taking process and documentation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops, tutorials and clinical simulation supported by audiovisual and computer software.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

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 Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

• Gregory, P., & Mursell, I. (2010). Manual of clinical paramedic procedures. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
• Sanders, M. (2012). Mosby's paramedic textbook . (4th ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier.
• Caffey, M. (2013). Paramedic and emergency pharmacology guidelines. Frenchs Forest: Pearson.

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