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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 contributes to the knowledge and skill framework of paramedics to work independently or in conjunction with other health professionals in the provision of healthcare in the pre-hospital environment. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and conducting diagnostic techniques which support physical assessment in a pre-hospital setting. The aim of this unit is to develop skills that enable students to implement pre-hospital emergency monitoring.
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.
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 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | 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, e-learning and 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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Case Study | ECG Case Studies | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Case Study | ECG Case Studies | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
^ 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.
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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 contributes to the knowledge and skill framework of paramedics to work independently or in conjunction with other health professionals in the provision of healthcare in the pre-hospital environment. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and conducting diagnostic techniques which support physical assessment in a pre-hospital setting. The aim of this unit is to develop skills that enable students to implement pre-hospital emergency monitoring.
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.
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 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | 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, e-learning and 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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Case Study | ECG Case Studies | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Case Study | ECG Case Studies | 30% |
| Examination ^ | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
^ 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.
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