This subject contains a 10 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.
The student will be required to attend 90 hours of placement during the semester.
This subject explores at an introductory level the professional self and introduces the contemporary professional model of community paramedic in a health continuum. This subject will focus on concepts that examine the professional responsibilities of paramedics in multifaceted roles within Australia: therapeutic communication, empathy, attitude, confidentiality, and patient safety. Such competencies will be learned in non-traditional community focused environments . This subject requires 90 placement hours in various community venues.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
Enrolment in this subject is restricted to students in the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic).
CLS105
This subject contains a 10 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.
The student will be required to attend 90 hours of placement during the semester.
Students will need to undertake a community based clinical placement of 90 hours including 10-12 hours observation with Non Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS). Travel, accommodation and any other costs involved with this placement will be borne by the student. Students will also be responsible for obtaining the correct uniform and completing required immunisation and first aid status prior to attending the placement.
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.