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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 ill adult patients in the prehospital setting. Emphasis will be placed on the pathophysiology of common medical conditions in the prehospital setting, and the international evidence underpinning current treatment options.
Students must have passed MHS1101 and MHS1102.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students are assessed on their knowledge and ability to communicate appropriate interventions for a broad range of medical presentations. Case study analysis is used extensively to guide students with development of their professional decision making and clinical reasoning skills. Students learn how to use evidence-based guidelines to determine appropriate patient treatment and apply their knowledge and clinical judgement skills to ensure effective patient management in prehospital environments. They will apply creative thinking to guide the learning of their peers and learn how to adapt their language to suit different audiences.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Poster | Prehospital medical education. | 20% |
| Case Study | Medical situation analysis. | 30% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination. | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Poster | Prehospital medical education. | 20% |
| Case Study | Medical situation analysis. | 30% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester 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 provides students with the knowledge to treat and transport severely ill adult patients in the prehospital setting. Emphasis will be placed on the pathophysiology of common medical conditions in the prehospital setting, and the international evidence underpinning current treatment options.
Students must have passed MHS1101 and MHS1102.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students are assessed on their knowledge and ability to communicate appropriate interventions for a broad range of medical presentations. Case study analysis is used extensively to guide students with development of their professional decision making and clinical reasoning skills. Students learn how to use evidence-based guidelines to determine appropriate patient treatment and apply their knowledge and clinical judgement skills to ensure effective patient management in prehospital environments. They will apply creative thinking to guide the learning of their peers and learn how to adapt their language to suit different audiences.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Poster | Prehospital medical education. | 20% |
| Case Study | Medical situation analysis. | 30% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination. | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Poster | Prehospital medical education. | 20% |
| Case Study | Medical situation analysis. | 30% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester 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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