CLS104 Foundations of Clinical Practice (16)

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. Treatment integration will include hypoperfusion, acute respiratory emergencies and cardiovascular disease. Students will also investigate scene management including rescue techniques and the management of hazardous materials incidents. The subject also introduces the concepts of kinetic factors effecting safe lifting and transport of patients, and the management of fractures.

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Session 2
Internal	Bathurst Campus
Internal	Port Macquarie

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CLS104
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Biomedical Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to students in the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)

Prerequisite(s)	Incompatible subject(s)
BMS191	CLS101 CLS102

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

To be able to understand and apply the basic concepts of infection control to the paramedic environment
To be able to demonstrate paramedic basic life support procedures including fracture immobilisation and management
To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of rescue in the paramedic environment
To be able to assess and manage patients with alterations in perfusion and oxygenation (including shock and acute respiratory distress)
To be able to identify key principles in and manage patients who require defibrillation and airway management
To be able to explain the use of diagnostic tests and interpretation of data
To be able to complete medication and other mathematical calculations relevant to paramedic practice
To be able to explain the concepts and components of paramedic scene assessment, patient assessment and history taking;
To be able to take an accurate patient assessment and history in a lab and/or in the clinical setting
To be able to accurately assess a scene to identify critical components in a lab/and or clinical setting;
To be able to explain the basic concepts of infection control in the paramedic environment;
To be able to perform the correct procedures for infection control in the paramedic environment;
To be able to explain the importance and basic principles of kinetics and manual handling in the paramedic environment
To be able to perform manual handling in a lab and/or clinical setting in a manner that adheres to/demonstrates the basic principles of kinetics and manual handling;

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

General principles relating to scene assessment, patient assessment and history taking
Strategic management of infectious and communicable diseases relevant to paramedic practice
General principles relating to paramedic basic life support procedures
General principles relating to kinetics and manual handling
Techniques for identifying and managing hazardous environments
Establishing a safe environment
Rescue procedures
Management of hazardous materials incidents
Assessment and management of patients with alterations in perfusion and oxygenation (including shock and acute respiratory distress)
Use of diagnostic tests and the interpretation of data derived from these tests
Principles, applications and techniques in defibrillation and airway management
Medication calculations

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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.