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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 will provide students with the advanced knowledge required to work independently or in conjunction with other health and medical practitioners in the provision of advanced out-of-hospital care for patients with acute life threatening cardiac conditions. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining a high level of understanding of the pathophysiology of cardiac conditions in order to make adequate and sound assessments of the situations. Students will learn current management strategies for the treatment of cardiac conditions in critical situations and develop knowledge of interventions aimed to result in good patient outcomes in a diverse population.
Unit was previously coded PST4103, SCH4101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Online lectures and tutorials.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 45% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 25% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 45% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 25% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 30% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
PST5110|1|1
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 will provide students with the advanced knowledge required to work independently or in conjunction with other health and medical practitioners in the provision of advanced out-of-hospital care for patients with acute life threatening cardiac conditions. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining a high level of understanding of the pathophysiology of cardiac conditions in order to make adequate and sound assessments of the situations. Students will learn current management strategies for the treatment of cardiac conditions in critical situations and develop knowledge of interventions aimed to result in good patient outcomes in a diverse population.
Unit was previously coded PST4103, SCH4101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Online lectures and tutorials.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 45% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 25% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 45% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 25% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 30% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
PST5110|1|2