MEH4308

Paramedic clinical practicum ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Andrea Wyatt

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2006 (OCL)
Peninsula SA-02 2006 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit is designed to provide an opportunity for paramedics to upgrade their clinical practice. This unit will use a negotiated learning contract based on the student's self assessment of learning needs which will be supervised by the unit convenor.

Objectives: On completion of this unit the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate an ability to review his/her own clinical experience and arrange suitable learning experiences to maintain learning needs as a result of the varying clinical experience in the field. 2. Demonstrate the development of clinical, professional and leadership capabilities of a clinically competent ambulance paramedic. 3. Demonstrate the ability to critically review ambulance paramedic practice in light of current evidence.

Assessment: Learning contract (including clinical simulation, reflective case study, evidence-based assignment and workplace evaluation) 100%.