PAR4203

Aeromedical Retrieval - Practicum ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Andrea Wyatt

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

Synopsis: This unit will assist the student to promote the transfer of theoretical knowledge and skills developed the other core units of the Graduate Certificate in Aeromedical Retrieval to the actual aeromedical work environment. Work place experience will allow highly contextualised knowledge to be constructed through authentic learning experiences and will promote the development of the student as a practitioner. The student will be supervised by a Monash University appointed Clinical Teacher within a structured framework of learning activities.

Objectives: By the end of this unit, the student should be able to: 1. Apply the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills learnt in this course to the management of patients undergoing aeromedical retrieval. 2. Demonstrate the ability to work as part of the aeromedical team, in accordance with their professional practice level. 3. Reflect on his/her own clinical experience; and 4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operational and safety aspects of aeromedical retrieval systems.

Assessment: Reflection on practice 30%, Aeromedical Retrieval Simulation Exercise 20%, Case Study 50% Clinical Report (ambulance students only) Pass/Fail

Contact Hours: 8 hours clinical simulations and tutorials, 76 hours clinical practicum in the aeromedical retrieval environment and ground unit of an approved employer/sponsor or simulated environment supported by self directed learning materials and WebCT, 72 hours reading,research and preparation of assessments.

Prerequisites: This unit is open to ambulance and MICA paramedics, registered nurses and doctors who are employees of public or private aeromedical retrieval provider or with an interest in aeromedical retrieval. Although desirable, employment with an aeromedical retrieval service is not a prerequisite for this unit. Ambulance 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. Students with an interest in aeromedical retrieval will be expected to be make the time to undertake the clinical practicum and be responsible for arranging a placement with a MUCAPS approved sponsor. MUCAPS will undertake to facilitate the students clinical practicum placements where this may be required.