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CLS101 Clinical Studies 1 (8)

Abstract

In this subject students will be able to integrate basic anatomy and physiology with pathophysiological principles to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient . Students will learn techniques of scene control, patient assessment, physical assessment, history taking, and treatment integration.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Biomedical Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) or Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to:
  • * Demonstrate an understanding of Pre-hospital Care scene assessment, patient assessment and history taking;
  • * Understand and apply the basic concepts of infection control to the Pre Hospital environment;
  • * Understand and apply the basic principles of kinetics and manual handling to the Pre Hospital Care environment.
  • Understand and apply the basic concepts of initial patient assessment
  • Understand basic heart rhythms and use of an AED
  • Demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology
  • Demonstrate basic understanding of treatment integration;
  • Demonstrate an understanding of inital airway management
  • Demonstrate proficiency in documentation and clinical hand-over in the Pre Hospital environment

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • - General principles relating to Pre Hospital Care scene assessment, patient assessment and history taking.
  • - Strategic management of Pre Hospital Care infectious and communicable diseases.
  • - General principles relating to Pre Hospital Care basic life support procedures.
  • - General principles relating to Pre Hospital Care kinetics and manual handling.
  • General principles to Prehospital Care documentation

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.