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School: Medical and Health Sciences

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.

  • Unit Title

    Obstetric Studies for Paramedics

  • Unit Code

    PST3107

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Peggy Maria DYKSTRA

Description

Using a problem-solving and research based approach, students will develop competencies in caring for obstetric and neonate patients in the pre-hospital environment.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

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

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have completed PSP2103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the pathophysiology of gynaecologic and obstetric emergencies and the evidence based management to deal with these emergencies.
  2. Summarise the cultural and communication issues that confront health care providers in dealing with obstetric emergencies.
  3. Outline the processes of normal pregnancy and full term delivery.
  4. Critique the pre-hospital environment.
  5. Demonstrate the management of the neonate.
  6. Summarise the processes of abnormal pregnancy and pre-term delivery.
  7. Explain and demonstrate the management of patients in labour in the pre-hospital environment.

Unit Content

  1. Abnormal pregnancy.
  2. Management of the neonate.
  3. Emergency childbirth.
  4. Normal pregnancy.
  5. Obstetric and gynaecological emergencies and conditions.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 21 x 8 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Teaching and learning will focus on the team approach to patient care and dealing with obstetric emergencies.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
Case StudyClinical Case Study30%
ExaminationClosed Book Examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
Case StudyClinical Case Study30%
ExaminationClosed Book Examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Medical and Health Sciences

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.

  • Unit Title

    Obstetric Studies for Paramedics

  • Unit Code

    PST3107

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Peggy Maria DYKSTRA

Description

Using a problem-solving and research based approach, students will develop competencies in caring for obstetric and neonate patients in the pre-hospital environment.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

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

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have completed PSP2103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the pathophysiology of gynaecologic and obstetric emergencies and the evidence based management to deal with these emergencies.
  2. Summarise the cultural and communication issues that confront health care providers in dealing with obstetric emergencies.
  3. Outline the processes of normal pregnancy and full term delivery.
  4. Critique the pre-hospital environment.
  5. Demonstrate the management of the neonate.
  6. Summarise the processes of abnormal pregnancy and pre-term delivery.
  7. Explain and demonstrate the management of patients in labour in the pre-hospital environment.

Unit Content

  1. Abnormal pregnancy.
  2. Management of the neonate.
  3. Emergency childbirth.
  4. Normal pregnancy.
  5. Obstetric and gynaecological emergencies and conditions.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 21 x 8 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Teaching and learning will focus on the team approach to patient care and dealing with obstetric emergencies.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
Case StudyClinical Case Study30%
ExaminationClosed Book Examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
Case StudyClinical Case Study30%
ExaminationClosed Book Examination50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Sanders, M. (2012). Mosby’s paramedic textbook. (4th ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/772523237?databaseList=638

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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