This subject aims to extend the students' knowledge and clinical skills required for the care of patients experiencing acute health emergencies, particularly cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies. Students will need to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to implement advanced life support (ALS) care for the patient with medical emergencies, including the management of obstetric, neonatal and paediatric emergencies.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedic).
APS401 Prehospital Pharmacology or equivalent
A practical understanding of medical maths and medication administration and experience with attaining and interpreting a basic ECG.
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of CLS400 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.