APS1010

Foundations of ambulance paramedic practice (12 points)

(MED)

Leader: Mr M Chilton

Offered:
Peninsula Full year 2003 (Day)
Peninsula MA1 2003 (Day)
Peninsula MA2 2003 (Day)
Peninsula MA3 2003 (Day)
Peninsula MA4 2003 (Day)
Peninsula MA5 2003 (Day)
Peninsula MA6 2003 (Day)
Peninsula S2-S1 2003 (Day)
Peninsula Full year 2004 (Day)
Peninsula MA1 2004 (Day)
Peninsula MA2 2004 (Day)
Peninsula MA3 2004 (Day)
Peninsula MA4 2004 (Day)
Peninsula MA5 2004 (Day)
Peninsula MA6 2004 (Day)
Peninsula S2-S1 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: This subject provides the student with an understanding of the role and practice of the ambulance paramedic by considering the development of ambulance as a profession and examining legal, ethical and industrial requirements. Relevant skills required to attend, care for and transport emergency and non-emergency patients are developed. Occupational health and safety practices are covered, with emphasis on safe lifting and standard precautions. As this is an introductory subject, the resource related topics of computer literacy and library familiarity are addressed to provide students with the necessary skills to support their academic endeavours.

Assessment: Examinations: 50% + Small group activity: 15% + Assignments: 15% + Information resources worksheet: 10% + Computer skills worksheet: 10% + Practical assessment Pass/Fail

Contact Hours: 312 hours including 190 hours direct contact

Prerequisites: employment by an Ambulance Service