Professional issues in paramedic practice (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms Ingrid Bielajs
Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Peninsula Summer 2004 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Peninsula Summer 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: By the completion of this unit, the student will be able to: 1. Identify traditional and contemporary models of professionlaism and discuss their application to the role of the ambulance paramedic 2. Describe models of clinical problem solving, clinical decision making and critical appraisal in patient care and their relationship to models of professionalism 3. Understand the principles of continuour quality improvement and clinical audit and their application to ambulance servcices and professional practice 4. Identify common clinical and performance indicators and their application to clinical practice and service provision 5. Discuss the role of clinical information systems and clinical data bases with respect to clinical and operational perspectives 6. Use computers to access information resources and use appropriate style guides to develop written assignments at the standard normally expected of a Monash University graduate 7. Critically appraise a contemporary topic related to ambulance paramedic practice and professionalism
Assessment: 3 x Worksheets - 30% 2 x minor assignments - 40% 1500 word written assignment - 30%
Contact Hours: 156 hours including 24 hours direct contact
Prerequisites: Students are required to hold a Diploma of Ambulance Paramedic Studies or equivalent and be practising paramedics and/or Australian armed forces personnel.
Corequisites: PAR3020, PAR3030, PAR3040
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