APS1030

Clinical practice - 1 ( 12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr Mark Chilton

Offered:
Peninsula AMB1 2005 (Day)
Peninsula AMB2 2005 (Day)
Peninsula AMB3 2005 (Day)
Peninsula AMB4 2005 (Day)
Peninsula AMB6 2005 (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-S1-02 2005 (Day)
Peninsula S2-S1 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This industry based learning unit will involve a significant body of work at an appropriate professional and intellectual level. The student will be provided with the opportunity to practice and refine the skills gained to date, in the setting of "on-road" ambulance paramedic work under the supervision of a clinical teacher. The focus of this first on-road component includes placing into context and consolidating the knowledge and skills relating to occupational health and safety, technical and interpersonal communication, teamwork, safe driving, and the fundamentals of on scene patient care and transport in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Assessment: Structured learning activities: 20% + Formative assessments: 30% + Case studies: 30% + Communication process worksheet: 10% + Clinical occupational health and safety worksheet: 10% + Clinical skills assessment: Pass/Fail

Contact Hours: 20 weeks supervised industry experience including 312 hours structured learning experiences

Prerequisites: employment by an Ambulance Service