Human biological concepts applied to paramedic practice (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Mr Bill Lord
Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: By the completion of this unit, the student will be able to: 1. Describe the structure and discuss the general functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems 2. Discuss the maintenance of homeostasis in the body including the key roles of the neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems 3. Identify common disease states encountered in paramedic practice associated with each body system and relate this to structure and function 4. Explain the basic pharmacological principles underlying the action of drugs including how drugs are absorbed, transported and metabolized in the body and basic principles of pharmacodynamics 5. Identify therapeutic classifications of drugs commonly encountered in paramedic practice including recreational drugs 6. Describe the classification and key features of microbiological organisms 7. Explain the principles of infection control applied to paramedic practice
Assessment: 3 hour written examination: 50% 1500 word written assignment: 30% Mid semester test: 20%
Contact Hours: 12 hours per week including contact time and private study, averaged over the 13 week semester - a total of 156 hours.
Prerequisites: BMS1021, BMS1031, BEH1011
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