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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 who complete this unit will develop an understanding of the primary health care assessment model and how it differs from conventional paramedic assessment. Students will extend their understanding of common cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological disorders and develop an approach to case management, including following up care and referral decisions. Students will develop and then critically evaluate an understanding of their role in primary health patient care.
Unit was previously coded PST5100
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students are required to actively participate in online discussion activities during the semester. Students critically evaluate the role and scope of Paramedic Practitioner within jurisdictional ambulance services and within the community and primary health care. Problem based learning tasks will be used to develop clinical decision making as a Paramedic Practitioner. Case scenarios will be used to expand students’ knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication administration within urgent and primary health care contexts. Online lectures and case study presentations from a range of health professionals are embedded throughout the learning modules providing students with opportunity to learn from a range of industry leaders.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Paramedic Practitioner Portfolio | 60% |
| Case Study | Chronic disease management | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Paramedic Practitioner Portfolio | 60% |
| Case Study | Chronic disease management | 40% |
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.
PST5200|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.
Students who complete this unit will develop an understanding of the primary health care assessment model and how it differs from conventional paramedic assessment. Students will extend their understanding of common cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological disorders and develop an approach to case management, including following up care and referral decisions. Students will develop and then critically evaluate an understanding of their role in primary health patient care.
Unit was previously coded PST5100
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students are required to actively participate in online discussion activities during the semester. Students critically evaluate the role and scope of Paramedic Practitioner within jurisdictional ambulance services and within the community and primary health care. Problem based learning tasks will be used to develop clinical decision making as a Paramedic Practitioner. Case scenarios will be used to expand students’ knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication administration within urgent and primary health care contexts. Online lectures and case study presentations from a range of health professionals are embedded throughout the learning modules providing students with opportunity to learn from a range of industry leaders.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Paramedic Practitioner Portfolio | 60% |
| Case Study | Chronic disease management | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Paramedic Practitioner Portfolio | 60% |
| Case Study | Chronic disease management | 40% |
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.
PST5200|1|2