PHC303 Evidence Based Practice (8)
Abstract| In this subject, students investigate the discipline of evidence based medicine and apply these principles to the paramedic domain. This subject also introduces and develops competence in diagnostic reasoning within the context of advanced paramedical practice. Emphasis is focused on the importance of utilising evidence based clinical decision-making in the field of paramedic and emergency care. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Internal | Port Macquarie | | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHC303
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)/Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of evidence based practice in the prehospital care setting through analysis of different levels of evidence, analysis of the decision making process and evaluation of management procedures
- Articulate skills in clinical reasoning to clinical incidents and care plan development in the prehospital care environment, incorporating diagnosis, assessment, implementation and evaluation
- Evaluate the constraints imposed by prehospital care protocols and algorithms, and the role of clinical practice guidelines in the decision making process
- Demonstrate an ability to utilise practical, valid and reliable research to enhance learning and to demonstrate an appreciation for best practice in the prehospital care setting
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
The syllabus will cover the following topics:
- principles of evidence based practice;
- roles and hierarchies of evidence;
- assessing the methodological quality of evidence;
- clinical decision making;
- models of reasoning;
- logical fallacies;
- critical incidents associated with the decision making process;
- implementing evidence based findings;
- documentation associated with clinical decision making in pre-hospital care;
- evaluate the relevance of care plans to pre-hospital care;
- critique current protocols, algorithms and clinical practice guidelines in relation to the process of making clinical decisions.
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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.
