CLS307 Transition to Paramedic Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject has been developed as the final subject for the undergraduate Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) program for both internal and distance 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.
Distance education students will be required to attend a compulsory residential school (5 days) in order to practice, and have assessed, clinical knowledge and practical skills.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: CLS307
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:
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the expected standards of conduct and performance in paramedicine
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental knowledge required for autonomous and accountable paramedic clinical practice
- be able to demonstrate an ability to use the approved scope of practice skills necessary for autonomous and accountable paramedic clinical practice
- be able to identify, interpret, and use clinical decision making appropriately when presented with a health or social care problem-based clinical scenario in a simulated environment
- be able to demonstrate an ability to critically reflect and evaluate the impact and response to clinical decisions within the context of patient care
- be able to perform effective oral communication for clinical diagnosis and judgment in order to make an informed and reasonable treatment decision
- be able to demonstrate the necessary skills for duty of care, maintaining professional relationships, interdisciplinary and collaborative communication, and ethics to function and operate safely as a paramedic in professional practice
Syllabus:
The 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 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.
- Topics relevant to contemporary paramedic practice.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
One week residential school for distance education students in order to conduct a review of skills and then administer their psychomotor examination
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.