PAR5220 - Aeromedical and retrieval clinical 1: Advanced life support/critical care - 2018

This unit will explore the specific modifications to clinical practice required when adapting to the aeromedical environment. Unit content will address the effects of altitude on susceptible medical, surgical and traumatic conditions and will emphasise the importance of appropriate in-flight equipment commonly used for patient monitoring and ventilatory and circulatory support.

The formulation of clinical management strategies including the prediction and prevention of potential aeromedical problems to ensure the safe and efficient transport of patients will be emphasised.

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to;

1. Predict the specific effects of altitude on susceptible medical, surgical and traumatic conditions;
2. Generate pharmacotherapeutic and fluid administration plans to manage common conditions requiring aeromedical transport, demonstrating effective forward planning to manage potential complications that may arise;
3. Formulate holistic patient care plans appropriate to the professional practice level of the student;
4. Devise clinical management strategies which will predict and prevent potential aeromedical problems which affect safe and efficient patient transport;
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of medical equipment utilised in the care of patients during flight; and
6. Evaluate the pivotal role of teamwork within the aeromedical retrieval environment

• Online MCQ quiz (10%)
• Final exam (MCQ, SAQ and Case studies)(2 hours) (40%) (hurdle)
• Portfolio (3000 words) (50%) (Hurdle)

Students will be expected to complete at least 6 hours of distance education directed learning and a minimum of 6 hours of private study and self-directed learning per week.

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Students will be expected to complete at least 6 hours of distance education directed learning and a minimum of 6 hours of private study and self-directed learning per week.

Paramedic practice