| Semester 1, 2022 External | |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Health and Medical Sciences |
| Grading basis : | Pass/Not Pass |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: BPSC
Overview
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and develop beginner skills necessary for student paramedics. This course will enable students to develop a solid skill set that is utilised daily by paramedics. Paramedic Skills aims to introduce students to the skills necessary for paramedics to operate in dynamic environments. The skills acquired in this course will be consolidated and expanded on throughout the Paramedicine degree.
The assessment in this course is competency-based. Students will achieve either a pass or fail for each assessment. Students need to pass all assessment items to successfully complete the course. These competency items form part of the USQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).
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.
This course contains a mandatory residential school.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Developed 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
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Objtv Strctrd Clncl Exm (OSCE) | No | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Laboratory skills | No | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Workbook | No | 1,2,3 |