APS1010

Foundations of ambulance paramedic practice ( 12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr Mark Chilton

Offered:
Peninsula AMB1 2006 (Day)
Peninsula AMB2 2006 (Day)
Peninsula AMB3 2006 (Day)
Peninsula AMB4 2006 (Day)
Peninsula AMB5 2006 (Day)
Peninsula AMB6 2006 (Day)
Peninsula Full year 2006 (Day)
Peninsula S2-S1-02 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit provides the student with an understanding of the role and practice of the ambulance paramedic by considering the development of ambulance as a profession and examining legal, ethical and industrial requirements. Relevant skills required to attend, care for and transport emergency and non-emergency patients are developed. Occupational health and safety practices are covered, with emphasis on safe lifting and standard precautions. As this is an introductory unit, the resource related topics of computer literacy and library familiarity are addressed to provide students with the necessary skills to support their academic endeavours.

Assessment: Examinations: 50% + Small group activity: 15% + Assignments: 10% + Information resources worksheet: 15% + Computer skills worksheet: 10% + Practical assessment: Pass/Fail

Contact Hours: 312 hours including 190 hours direct contact

Prerequisites: employment by an Ambulance Service