Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Theoretical Perspectives in Paramedical Practice 2

• Unit Code

  PST2110

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Peggy Maria DYKSTRA

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Description

This unit builds upon the students' knowledge of systematic approaches to a scene and multicultural patient assessment in the pre-hospital setting. It advances student understanding of emergency management processes, introducing them to intermediate life support. Students will continue to develop the skills and knowledge required to manage patients in a culturally diverse healthcare context.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

All students are required to attend a compulsory workshop held at Joondalup campus.

Prerequisite Rule

(Students must pass 1 units from PST1101, PST1108 AND Students must pass 1 units from PSP1106, PSP1108)

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PSP2106, PST1102, SCH2201

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply evidence based guidelines to critical patient injuries and illnesses.
2. Detail the approach to intermediate life support.
3. Detail the safe systematic approach to the evaluation of a scene of illness or injury in the pre-hospital environment.
4. Identify pre-hospital team management of critical injuries and illnesses.
5. Plan the therapeutic approach to patient communications and history taking in a multicultural environment.

Unit Content

1. Evidence based approach and pharmacological interventions for intermediate life support in pre-hospital care.
2. Interdisciplinary team approach to minor and major incidents in pre-hospital setting.
3. Therapeutic patient communication.
4. Application of safe work practice including manual handling, injury minimisation and infection control.
5. In depth systematic scene and patient assessment including comprehensive patient history taking process and documentation in the pre-hospital setting.
6. Identification and emergency management processes for critically ill and injured patients in the pre-hospital setting.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, e-learning and tutorials 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.

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)

• Sanders, M. J. (2012). Mosby's paramedic textbook (4th ed.). Saint Louis, MO: Elsevier.
• Caffey, M. (2013). Paramedic and emergency pharmacology guidelines. Sydney: Pearson.

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