This is a Pre-Hospital Care subject that develops the students' knowledge of human body structure and function, and investigates the interrelationships between organ systems that maintain homeostasis. This subject focuses on the concepts that underpin a) Paramedic-based patient assessment, diagnosis and clinical decision-making processes and, b) specific clinical procedures, pharmacological interventions and treatment protocols used by Ambulance Paramedics in the treatment of patients in the emergency care situation.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
The topics covered are directly relevant to the Pre-Hospital Care environment. Organisation of the human body: -anatomical and medical terminology -the human organism -structure and function of the cell -histology and body tissues Gross anatomy, histology and physiology of the following body systems: Skeletal, Integumentary, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Nervous, Endocrine and Digestive Systems. Gross anatomy and physiology of the Special sense organs, Urinary and Reproductive Systems.
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.