| Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Ipswich | |
| Short Description: | Paramedic Skills |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Health and Wellbeing |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 069905 - Paramedical Studies |
| Grading basis : | Pass/Not Pass |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: BPSC
Rationale
Paramedic Skills (PMC1104) provides students with the opportunity to learn and develop beginning skills necessary for student paramedics. This course will enable students to develop a solid skill set that is required on a daily basis by paramedics. Paramedic Skills aims to introduce students to the skills and the dynamic environment that is paramedicine. Skills learned in Paramedic Skills will be consolidated and expanded on throughout the Paramedicine degree.
Synopsis
This course will provide a solid skill set that is essential to the role of paramedics. Additionally, students will understand the function and operation of standard ambulance equipment and protocols. Students will also develop safe manual handling techniques. The learning will be through a variety of skill stations and scenarios.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Develop a knowledge base and skill set in relation to the function & operation of standard ambulance equipment;
- Demonstrate assessment and history taking skills;
- Identify the needs and requirements of correct manual handling techniques;
- Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques;
- Apply universal precautions to practice;
- Explain the need to communicate effectively and professionally with peers and the broader health care team.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Paramedic practical skills and universal precautions | 40.00 |
| 2. | Patient assessment and history taking | 20.00 |
| 3. | Manual Handling | 20.00 |
| 4. | Effective communication | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=PMC1104)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 35.00 |
| Directed 精东传媒app | 35.00 |
| Laboratory or Practical Classes | 48.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 57.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Skills (OSCE) | 1 | 90 | 01 Jun 2020 | (see note 1) |
| Evidence Log | 1 | 9 | 04 Jun 2020 | |
| Lab - Participation and Attend | 1 | 1 | 04 Jun 2020 |
Notes
- The OSCE (a practical assessment) will be held online during the last teaching week of semester.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Students must attend the mandatory laboratories or practical classes. It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures and tutorials) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete each assessment item students must achieve a mark of 1 out of 1 (100%) for that assessment item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade students must attend and participate in the mandatory laboratories or practical classes and achieve a mark of 1 out of 1 (100%) for each assessment item. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
As P is the only passing grade available for this course, all students who are qualified for a passing grade will be given a grade of P. Other students will be given either a Failing grade or an Incomplete grade. -
Examination information:
NO EXAM: There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
NO EXAM: There is no examination in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments must comply with the APA referencing system. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ library's referencing guide. This guide can be found at .