Introduction to Medical Emergencies

Abstract

This subject will develop the students' knowledge and skills required to care for patients experiencing a medical emergency. The students will be required to integrate pathophysiogical principles and assessment findings to implement appropriate basic treatment and management plans for the medical patient. The subject will also encourage professional interaction and … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will develop the students' knowledge and skills required to care for patients experiencing a medical emergency. The students will be required to integrate pathophysiogical principles and assessment findings to implement appropriate basic treatment and management plans for the medical patient. The subject will also encourage professional interaction and communication between different health care providers along with developing the students' report writing skills.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Respiratory emergencies (15%)Cardiovascular emergencies (25%)Gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) emergencies (15%)Neurological emergencies (15%)Endocrine emergencies (15%)Sepsis (15%)

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

recognise/diagnose and explain the medical conditions encountered in paramedic practice;

treat/manage patients experiencing a medical emergency using basic and intermediate interventions;

safely and effectively handle, prepare and administer basic medications used in paramedic practice;

use a range of diagnostic tests/medical equipment and technology that provides data, formulate a differential diagnosis for a patient experiencing a medical emergency; and

communicate clearly with other health care providers in verbal handovers, patient care, and patient documentation.

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic), Bachelor of Paramedicine and Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours).

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

Pre-requisite

Learning activities

Intensive School

The Bachelor of Paramedicine is currently accredited by the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA). In aligning to the accreditation policy, face to face time is required when teaching and assessing clinical practice skills. The online subject and internal subject must have equity in teaching standards.

The purpose of the intensive is to demonstrate and practice clinical skills in a safe environment for the student. Allowing them an opportunity to receive timely feedback and support from the hands on experience. CLS201 is a paramedic clinical subject that incorporates skills such as learning how to perform more advanced patient assessment techniques. Many of these skills require supervised practice before allowing the student autonomy in the clinical environment.

Current activities that will be included into the intensive for CLS201 are:

* Demonstrating how to diagnose, treat and manage a patient experiencing a medical emergency;* Be able to use medical equipment and tools associated with the role of a paramedic;* Using safety in practice within paramedicine; and* Using communication to discuss patients, including handovers with colleagues and interdisciplinary staff.

Duration5 days

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 safety glasses and covered footwear for lab based practicals.

Handbook

CLS201 - Introduction to Medical Emergencies