APS1020

Foundations of ambulance paramedic care (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 explores the practical and clinical perspectives of ambulance paramedic practice and develops in the student an understanding of the ambulance service as a resource for the community. Areas covered include assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring basic patient care. The systematic approach to the assessment and management of acute illness and injury commonly encountered in ambulance paramedic practice is introduced through the concept of the time critical patient and the fundamental elements of the clinical problem solving approach. This subject is a foundation for more advanced concepts in the second year.

Assessment: Examinations: 50% + Small group activity: 15% + Assignments: 15% + Clinical problem solving worksheet: 10% + Equipment fault finding worksheet: 10% + Practical assessments Pass/Fail + Objective structured clinical examinations Pass/Fail

Contact Hours: 312 hours including 250 hours direct contact

Prerequisites: employment by an Ambulance Service