Trends in pre hospital care services (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Mr Greg Gibson
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. Accurately outline the history of the development of pre-hospital care internationally and in Australia 2. Identify the drivers of change in pre-hospital care and relate these to possible future trends in the delivery of pre-hospital services 3. Describe the contemporary national and international models of pre-hospital care and be able to critically evaluate elements of service and international trends as they may apply to the student's current practice context 4. Recognise the implications that contemporary professional issues such as improving service delivery and cost effectiveness and professional regulation have for the development of the paramedic profession
Assessment: 2 x minor assignments - 40% 2500 word written assignment - 60%
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: PAR3010, PAR3030, PAR3040
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