PAR4204

Aeromedical retrieval rescue (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms Andrea Wyatt

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: By completion of this unit, the student should demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge, skill and ability to be able to: 1. Describe the role of fixed and rotary wing aircraft and the aeromedical team in search and rescue; 2. Perform air search techniques including the role of the observer; 3. Treat, stabilise and package patients for rescue' 4. Perform survival techniques on land and in sea; 5. Participate in helicopter winching techniques; and 6. Perform all required elements of aeromedical retrieval rescue pertaining to their professional role.

Assessment: Examinations 50%, Worksheets 50%, Practical assessment Pass/Fail.

Contact Hours: 76 hours comprising lectures, tutorials, practical sessions and clinical scenarios, self-directed learning materials and WebCT.

Prerequisites: This unit is open to ambulance and MICA paramedics, registered nurses and doctors who are employees of public or private aeromedical retrieval providers. Ambulace participants are required to be qualified ambulance or MICA paramedics with a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience, currently employed by either Rural Ambulance Victoria, Metropolitan Ambulance Service, interstate ambulance service or private aeromedical provider. Registered nurse participants are required to have current registration as a Division 1 nurse or equivalent, with a minimum of 12 months post registration experience. Doctor participants are required to be qualified with current full Medical Practitioner registration in Victoria or equivalent. Physical capacity testing is an automatic requirement of ambulance participants and conducted by their respective employers. Nurses and doctors interested in enrolling in this unit are therefore also required to undertake a physical capacity test to ensure their ability to safely undertake the underwater escape training component of this unit.