Undergraduate - UnitBEH1102 - Clinical concepts of paramedic practice 2

By the completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

1. demonstrate a standardised clinical approach to the assessment and care of patients in the community presenting with an injury/illness;
2. describe the clinical pathways processes used to triage individuals to appropriate care and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these processes;
3. locate and evaluate the evidence-base that informs the paramedic management of common health emergencies;
4. apply scientific knowledge of selected pathophysiological processes to the assessment and care if individuals with acute and chronic health problems;
5. demonstrate the required standard in each of the core clinical skills of physical examination, clinical decision-making and scene management at the standard required of a novice practitioner;
6. investigate and describe variables within the work environment, scope of practice, teamwork and community that contribute towards the successful delivery of care within emergency medical service settings;
7. reflect on their performance in the clinical setting to identify the internal and external factors influencing clinical decision making in an acute health crisis;
8. demonstrate appropriate professional behaviours and provide peer review within simulated learning environments.