BMS317 Integrating Paramedic Medical Science (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
In this subject students will integrate the principles of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, psychology and sociology with assessment findings and patient histories to formulate a differential diagnosis and implement a treatment plan for the patient with medical complaints. This subject will investigate medical disease processes in all age ranges, including paediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS317
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Enrolment is restricted to students in the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to Integrate the theoretical underpinnings of paramedic science with paramedic practice in simulated and/or clinical settings.
- Be able to demonstrate correct application of a differential diagnosis and an evidence-based approach to care of a patient with a medical complaint.
- Be able to apply the use of reflective practice and critical thinking to identify opportunities for improving clinical reasoning and patient care.
- Be able to interpret and respond appropriately to the complex symptoms displayed by patients with medical conditions.
- Be able to demonstrate a sound ethical and professional disposition including effective communications with patients, bystanders, the paramedic team, and other health care professionals.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Infectious and communicable diseases, respiratory emergencies, allergies and anaphylaxis (25%)
- Diseases of the haematological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and endrocrine systems (25%)
- Cardiovascular emergencies (30%)
- Neurological emergencies (20%)
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.