par3pmt paramedic management trauma
PARAMEDIC MANAGEMENT - TRAUMA
PAR3PMT
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to specific trauma conditions and the importance of integrating this theory into practice. Students combine technical skills with theoretical knowledge within the workshops and during simulation scenarios, and will extend their knowledge of systematic assessment procedures and history taking technique to apply these to the patient presenting with a traumatic condition. Students use the decision making process to assess, plan the management of and monitor patients presenting with a variety of traumatic conditions. Communication techniques appropriate to patient presentations will be identified and developed.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Furness
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE3COS, PAR3IPP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical practice guidelines for ambulance and MICA paramedics | Prescribed | Ambulance Victoria 2014 | BLUE STAR PRINT, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. |
| Readings | Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics | Recommended | Curtis, K., and Ramsden, C. 2011 | ELSEVIER MOSBY, Chatswood NSW |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Individually and as part of a team, communicate effectively with patients presenting with traumatic conditions
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Individually, and as part of a team, assess a patient presenting with a traumatic injury within a trauma setting
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
03. Individually, and as part of a team, judge a patients condition using the Decision Making Process
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
04. Manage the environment in which trauma occurs
- Activities:
- simulated trauma and extrication activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
05. Plan management for a patient presenting with a trauma condition
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
06. Effectively manage, monitor and reassess patient traumatic conditions
- Activities:
- Weekly simulated patient assessment scenarios, group reviews of simulated trauma scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Furness
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"class divided into 2 groups of 20 students (a.m. and p.m. class)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-hour written exam | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 30-min individual practical examination (3,000-word equiv) | hurdle requirement | 35 | 04, 05, 06 |
| Mini-quiz following each module | 15 |