Advanced Cardiology and Paramedic Practice

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Abstract

This subject aims to extend the students' knowledge and clinical skills required for the care of the patient experiencing acute health emergencies focusing on cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies. Students will need to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to implement management plans for the patient with cardiovascular and respiratory disease … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies;The management of cardiovascular, respiratory and medical emergencies at an advanced skill level according to Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines;Patient assessment, history taking and data collection across the lifespan;ECG monitoring, analysis and arrhythmia interpretation;The 12-lead ECG and thrombolytic therapy … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

Pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies;
The management of cardiovascular, respiratory and medical emergencies at an advanced skill level according to Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines;
Patient assessment, history taking and data collection across the lifespan;
ECG monitoring, analysis and arrhythmia interpretation;
The 12-lead ECG and thrombolytic therapy within the context of the patient presenting with signs and symptoms of myocardial ischemia or injury;
Indications, methods of care and complications related to cardiac pacing and implanted defibrillation devices;
Clinical decision making related to the termination of resuscitative efforts for a patient in cardiac arrest;
Airway management and protection, ventilation and oxygen delivery systems; and
Use of advanced ventilation-perfusion diagnostic technology (including pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2 detection, CPAP, and peak expiratory flow testing) and interpretation of test results.

Enrolment restrictions

Enrolment is restricted to students in the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic), Bachelor of Paramedicine, Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours).

Enrolment in the online/distance offering is for online students only.

Pre-requisite

Learning activities

Intensive Schools

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.

All students are required to have a lab coat, safety glasses and covered footwear for lab based practicals.