Transition to Paramedic Practice

Abstract

This subject is developed as the final subject for the undergraduate Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) and the Bachelor of Paramedicine and the Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) programs for both internal and online education students. This subject sets the foundation for future clinical practice by requiring students to integrate and consolidate knowledge and skills developed in preceding subjects and to demonstrate that they have clinical judgement and decision making skills to apply this to real-world situations. This subject focuses on ensuring students are able to successfully transition to professional practice.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: The use of clinical knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a paramedic for patients experiencing a cardiovascular, respiratory or medical emergency;The use of clinical knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a paramedic for patients involved in a traumatic emergency;Clinical decision making … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

The use of clinical knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a paramedic for patients experiencing a cardiovascular, respiratory or medical emergency;
The use of clinical knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a paramedic for patients involved in a traumatic emergency;
Clinical decision making pertinent to the development of a diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies;
Clinical decision making pertinent to the development of a diagnosis and treatment of traumatic emergencies;
The use of clear communication to convey information for clinical diagnosis and treatment during clinical practice;
Topics relevant to the transition from the student role to professional practice as a paramedic; and
Topics relevant to contemporary paramedic practice.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in 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

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. (lab coat, safety glasses and covered footwear for lab-based practicals).