Ambulance paramedic care (12 points)
(MED)
Leader: Mr Mark Chilton
Offered:
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)
Peninsula Full year 2005 (Day)
Peninsula MA1 2005 (Day)
Peninsula MA2 2005 (Day)
Peninsula MA3 2005 (Day)
Peninsula MA4 2005 (Day)
Peninsula MA5 2005 (Day)
Peninsula MA6 2005 (Day)
Peninsula S2-S1 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: By the completion of this subject, the student should demonstrate: 1. The application of the clinical problem solving process in a complex single and multi-patient situations 2. The ability to calculate drug dosages and perform other required calculations in the context of their application to drugs administered and commonly encountered in ambulance practice 3. The essential life saving skills of resuscitation as applicable to the entry level qualified Ambulance Paramedic 4. A knowledge and understanding of the clinical sciences as the apply to the assessment and management of complex clinical problems encountered by the entry level Ambulance Paramedic 5. A comprehensive systematic clinical approach to the assessment of obvious and non-obvious clinical needs and the development of management plans for patients with common life threatening clinical problems as required of the entry level qualified Ambulance Paramedic, including - general trauma and medical emergencies - sexual assault and domestic violence - abnormal behaviour - children with trauma and medical emergencies - obstetric and gynaecological emergencies - neonatal and newborn emergencies 6. An understanding of the special requirements of patients with chronic illness and disability, and provide appropriate care as required of the entry level qualified Ambulance Paramedic 7. The ability to recognise that the nature of the role and workplace of the Ambulance Paramedic has the potential to cause stress and to identify appropriate stress management strategies 8. The ability to critically evaluate ambulance response times and describe strategies for improvement 9. A high level of skill in performing safe driving under emergency conditions in a range of environmental situations, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients, equipment and other personnel.
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
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