Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Theoretical Perspectives In Paramedical Practice 1

• Unit Code

  PST1108

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Leanne Marie VANCE

Description

This unit introduces students to the theoretical foundations underpinning professional paramedic practice. Manual handling and infection control will be introduced to support safe work practices in the pre-hospital setting. Students will be introduced to a systematic approach to scene and patient assessment in the pre-hospital setting. The unit will introduce students to primary emergency management processes including basic life support. This unit will familiarise students with current perspectives in professional paramedic practice including governance, communication, cultural awareness, team work, leadership and scope of practice.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

All Students are required to attend a workshop held at Joondalup Campus.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PST1101, SCH1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply skills and knowledge associated with written and oral communication, confidentiality and consent when obtaining and documenting a comprehensive patient history.
2. Describe primary emergency management processes for sick and injured patients including basic life support in the pre-hospital setting.
3. Explain the principles of pre-hospital systematic scene and patient assessment including hazard identification and management.
4. Identify current perspectives in governance, scope of practice, cultural and social awareness, teamwork and leadership in professional paramedic practice.
5. Outline the fundamental principles of safe work practice including manual handling and infection control in the pre-hospital setting.
6. Utilise correct medical terminology.

Unit Content

1. Evidence based approach to Basic Life Support in pre-hospital care.
2. The role of the professional paramedic in relation to chain of survival and national and international healthcare systems.
3. Introduction to pharmacological interventions for basic life support.
4. Principles of safe work practice including manual handling, injury minimisation and infection control.
5. Primary emergency management processes for sick and injured patients in the pre-hospital setting.
6. Skills and knowledge associated with comprehensive patient history taking process and documentation.
7. The process and application of a systematic scene and patient assessment in the pre-hospital setting.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and e-learning.

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.

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.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

• Curtis, K., & Ramsden, C. (2016). Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics (2nd ed.). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier.
• n.d. (2016). (K. Curtis & C. Ramsden, Eds.), Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics (2e, Australian and New Zealand edition.). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia.
• Caffey, M. (2013). Paramedic and emergency pharmacology guidelines. Sydney: Pearson.
• Caffey, M. (2013). Paramedic and emergency pharmacology guidelines. Sydney: Pearson.