Abstract

Students are required to complete authentic learning placements in the healthcare environment. In this subject students will apply knowledge learned from previous subjects to further develop skills, attitudes and values relevant to the delivery of care in the out-of-hospital environment. Students will build upon foundational knowledge and education covered to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: The assessment and management of patients with acute clinical presentations;The assessment and management of patients with chronic clinical presentations;Problem solving approaches with patients with simple and complex health issues; andThe knowledge and clinical application of basic life support, advanced airway management techniques and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
undertake patient care activities related to the role of the paramedic as per clinical record book objectives;
2.
complete an accurate health assessment and effectively manage out-of-hospital patients;
3.
explain / demonstrate the concepts of advanced life support, advanced airway management and drug administration;
4.
maintain an effective audit trail of their own paramedic practice; and
5.
continually reflect on and improve their practice.

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 288 hours Details Authentic learning is a compulsory and important part of the Bachelor of Paramedicine, Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours).Students will need to complete 288 hours of authentic learning with ambulance service providers and in healthcare environments with varying shifts of 10, 12 and 14 hours. The hours … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory workplace learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.