PAR4205

Aeromedical retrieval project ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: A/Prof Frank Archer, Ms Andrea Wyatt

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

Synopsis: The student will gain their employer's support and prepare a project brief in the form of a learning contract which will then be discussed with the unit coordinator and signed off by both the student and the unit coordinator. An appropriately qualified and experienced industry leader and/or academic will be appointed as co-supervisor with the unit coordinator. The unit will be offered as a flexible delivery unit including on-campus sessions and web based resources.

Objectives: By the completion of this unit, the student should be able to: 1. Relate the theory of aeromedical retrieval to practice through the development of a work-based project; 2. Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise an aeromedical retrieval practice issue/concept; 3. Demonstrate independent scholarship through the development of a work-based project; and 4. Demonstrate effective communication skills with peers and academic staff through negotiation of the project brief and learning contract; participation in group discussion and the presentation of the written project report.

Assessment: Oral presentation 25%, Presentation of written report 75%

Contact Hours: 16 hours comprising 8 hours preparation and negotiation of learning contract and 8 hours project presentation, discussion and evaluation. 140 hours individual reading, research, preparation of assessments supported by WebCT interaction with MUCAPS staff and peers.

Prerequisites: This unit is open to ambulance and MICA paramedics, registered nurses and doctors who are employees of public or private aeromedical retrieval provider. 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. Those with an interest in aeromedical retrieval who are not employed by an aeromedical retrieval service will be ineligible to enrol in this unit.

Corequisites: Nil

Prohibitions: Nil