Abstract
This subject extends students’ previous education and experience to advance the knowledge and skills needed to provide critical care paramedicine for cardiac emergencies across the lifespan. Students will further develop their ability to integrate assessment and diagnostic data, and knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to apply evidence-informed … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Cardiac-specific anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology;Cardiac emergencies;Diagnostics for cardiac emergencies;Cardiac patient assessment and history taking;Critical care paramedic treatment for cardiac emergencies;Pharmacology relevant to cardiac emergencies; andApplied leadership and communication skills.
Assessment items
1. Cardiac exam
2. Cardiac case report
3. Clinical practice guideline
Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in postgraduate paramedic study.