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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 provides students with the knowledge to treat and transport severely injured patients in the pre-hospital setting. Emphasis will be placed on the pathophysiology of injury and shock, and the international evidence underpinning current treatment options.
All students are required to attend a compulsory workshop held at Joondalup campus.
Students must pass 1 unit from (SCH1134, SCH1143, SCH1106)
Unit was previously coded PST3103, SCH2206
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| 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 ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures and online tutorials supported by audiovisual and computer software.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Essay * | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Essay * | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
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.
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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 provides students with the knowledge to treat and transport severely injured patients in the pre-hospital setting. Emphasis will be placed on the pathophysiology of injury and shock, and the international evidence underpinning current treatment options.
All students are required to attend a compulsory two day trauma skills workshop held at Joondalup campus.
Students must have passed one of the following units: SCH1134, SCH1143, SCH1106, MHS1101 or MHS1102.
Unit was previously coded PST3103, SCH2206
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| 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 ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit further supports student progress towards a role as a professional paramedic. It focuses on increasing proficiency in the student's systematic approach to trauma assessment and management. It will enhance their skills in clinical decision making in relation to traumatic emergencies. The clinical techniques, skills approaches and problems solving required for professional paramedic practice will continue to be developed in a controlled, interdisciplinary environments.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Essay * | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Essay * | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
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.
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