APS1050

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 enables the development of an advanced level of understanding of clinical problem solving, patient management and scene appraisal. Content is related to a range of medical and surgical emergencies, obstetric, gynaecological, newborn and paediatric emergencies. The knowledge of relevant basic sciences is extended by content that covers drugs commonly used or encountered in ambulance practice. It also acknowledges the stressful nature of the work of the ambulance paramedic and considers the resources and strategies available to assist in the management of situations and circumstances that are stressful.

Assessment: Examination: 50% + Small group activities: 15% + Assignments: 15% + Clinical problem solving worksheet: 10% + Reflective journal: 10% + Practical assessments: Pass/Fail + Objective structured clinical examination: Pass/Fail

Contact Hours: 312 hours including 200 hours direct contact

Prerequisites: employment by an Ambulance Service