Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit explores the practical and clinical perspectives of ambulance paramedic practice and develops in the student an understanding of the ambulance service as a resource for the community. Areas covered include assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring basic patient care. The systematic approach to the assessment and management of acute illness and injury commonly encountered in ambulance paramedic practice is introduced through the concept of the time critical patient and the fundamental elements of the clinical problem solving approach. This unit is a foundation for more advanced concepts in the second year.

Assessment

Examinations: 50%
Small group activity: 15%
Assignments: 15%
Clinical problem solving worksheet: 10%
Equipment fault finding worksheet: 10%
Practical assessments: Pass/Fail
Objective structured clinical examinations: Pass/Fail

Contact hours

312 hours including 250 hours direct contact

Prerequisites

employment by an Ambulance Service