| Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Ipswich | |
| Short Description: | Paramedic Placement 1 |
| 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: BIO1203 and PMC1105 and PMC1202
Rationale
Paramedic Placement 1 provides students with their first opportunity to work with an ambulance paramedic service. This Paramedic Placement 1 course gives the student the first opportunity to utilise their theoretical knowledge and practical skills learned during the first year of the Degree in Paramedicine. Students will undertake four weeks full-time practical experience with the Queensland Ambulance Service.
Synopsis
Paramedic Placement 1 will introduce students to an experience with an emergency ambulance service. During the 4 weeks the student will be able to participate in the assessment and management of patients under the supervision of a qualified paramedic. Throughout this practical placement students will be expected to actively participate professionally in the practical environment and only perform skills, procedures and tasks in line with their scope of practice and for which they have received specific authorisation.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Self-evaluate performance in a clinical situation with regard to skills and attitude
- Demonstrate effective communication and interact effectively with diverse age groups and cultures
- Participate effectively in decisions regarding the assessment, management and appropriate disposition of patients to a Year 1 level
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately use standard ambulance equipment
- Apply evidence-based practice to the clinical management of patients in an ambulance environment
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour in an ambulance environment.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mandatory guidelines and legislation | 20.00 |
| 2. | Effective teamwork | 20.00 |
| 3. | Communication skills | 20.00 |
| 4. | Ethical and professional behaviour | 20.00 |
| 5. | Reflective practice | 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=PMC1303)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Clinical Experience | 163.00 |
| Lectures | 2.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective Practice Portfolio | 1 | 85 | 25 Feb 2020 | (see note 1) |
| Placement 1 Supervisor Report | 1 | 14 | 18 Jun 2020 | (see note 2) |
| Placement Attendance | 1 | 1 | 18 Jun 2020 | (see note 3) |
Notes
- Assessment item due 9 days after completion of clinical placement
- Assessment item due 9 days after completion of clinical placement
- Assessment item due 9 days after completion of clinical placement
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students鈥� responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) 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 of the assessment items a student must receive 100% of the marks (mark of 1 out of 1). -
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 a student must attempt and receive 100% (mark of 1) for each of the assessment items in the course. -
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:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
As there is no examination in this course there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
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