PAR3130

Clinical conversion (Degree conversion) (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Associate Professor F Archer

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: This subject requires the student to work as a member of an ambulance paramedic crew, responding to both emergencies and non-emergencies whilst under the indirect supervision of a Monash appointed clinical teacher, ambulance medical officer and MUCAPS staff. The skills developed in clinical practice (degree conversion) will be applied to the work environment and require the demonstration of the clinical competence expected of an ambulance paramedic at the graduate level.

Assessment: Structured learning activities: 20% + Formative assessment: 50% + Case studies: 30% + OSCE: Pass/Fail

Contact Hours: 156 hours of structured student work including a minimum of 13 hours direct contact with supervisor

Prerequisites: employment by an Ambulance Service