APS1020

Foundations of ambulance paramedic care ( 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 AMB6 2006 (Day)
Peninsula Full year 2006 (Day)
Peninsula S2-S1-02 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit explores the practical and clinical perspectives of ambulance paramedic practice and develops in the student an understanding of the ambulance service as a resource for the community. Areas covered include assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring basic patient care. The systematic approach to the assessment and management of acute illness and injury commonly encountered in ambulance paramedic practice is introduced through the concept of the time critical patient and the fundamental elements of the clinical problem solving approach. This unit is a foundation for more advanced concepts in the second year.

Assessment: Examinations: 50% + Small group activity: 15% + Assignments: 15% + Clinical problem solving worksheet: 10% + Equipment fault finding worksheet: 10% + Practical assessments: Pass/Fail + Objective structured clinical examinations: Pass/Fail

Contact Hours: 312 hours including 250 hours direct contact

Prerequisites: employment by an Ambulance Service