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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.
Students will develop fundamental knowledge and clinical skills for safe and appropriate treatment of paediatric patients, including those who may require crisis intervention. Students will apply the key concepts of evidence-based paediatric care and use clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to injured and ill paediatric patients. This unit builds upon existing knowledge of the systematic processes for attending medical and traumatic emergencies, with a focus on paediatric patient care and advanced paediatric life support.
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 will apply clinical reasoning and use evidence-based guidelines to formulate specific and appropriate treatment for diverse paediatric patients in the prehospital environment and will be assessed on their knowledge of a broad range of paediatric presentations. Communication skills will be further developed, with a focus on the interpersonal skills and appropriate language to convey information to diverse, non-professional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Paediatric condition analysis | 30% |
| Presentation | Communicating with non-professional audiences | 20% |
| Examination | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Paediatric condition analysis | 30% |
| Presentation | Communicating with non-professional audiences | 20% |
| Examination | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
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.
Students will develop fundamental knowledge and clinical skills for safe and appropriate treatment of paediatric patients, including those who may require crisis intervention. Students will apply the key concepts of evidence-based paediatric care and use clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to injured and ill paediatric patients. This unit builds upon existing knowledge of the systematic processes for attending medical and traumatic emergencies, with a focus on paediatric patient care and advanced paediatric life support.
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 will apply clinical reasoning and use evidence-based guidelines to formulate specific and appropriate treatment for diverse paediatric patients in the prehospital environment and will be assessed on their knowledge of a broad range of paediatric presentations. Communication skills will be further developed, with a focus on the interpersonal skills and appropriate language to convey information to diverse, non-professional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Paediatric condition analysis | 30% |
| Presentation | Communicating with non-professional audiences | 20% |
| Examination | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Paediatric condition analysis | 30% |
| Presentation | Communicating with non-professional audiences | 20% |
| Examination | Closed Book Examination | 50% |
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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