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Peninsula First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Peninsula Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Peninsula Summer semester A 2007 (Off-campus)
This unit will draw on the experience of students to identify ethical, legal and cultural issues in paramedic practice. The unit will explore elements of ambulance professional practice that include a legal framework and responsibilities and ethical and moral behaviour expected of a health professional, with a particular emphasis on emergency situations.
The student will develop an understanding of the community they serve through consideration of the cultural factors that affect health and well-being, response to illness and interaction with care-givers. This unit will draw on cases from paramedic practice to provide context for discussions.
By the completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
3 x minor assignments - 90%
Discussion participation - 10%
Students will be required to spend 12 hours per week in study and assessment preparation, including contact time in the on campus mode. This equates to a minimum of 156 hours of student work required over the 13 week semester.
Students are required to hold a Diploma of Ambulance Paramedic Studies or equivalent and be practising paramedics and/or Australian armed forces personnel.