Semester 2, 2022 Ipswich On-campus | |
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 |
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Requisites
Pre-requisite: BIO1203 and PMC1101 and PMC1110 and PMC1202
Overview
This course provides students with their first opportunity to work with an ambulance paramedic service. This course gives the student an opportunity to utilise their theoretical knowledge and practical skills learned during the first year of the degree. Students will undertake four weeks full-time practical experience with the Queensland Ambulance Service or other placement provider.
This course is a competency-based course, and assessment items must be successfully completed to pass the course. These competency items form part of the USQ accreditation agreement with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
This course will introduce students to an experience with an emergency ambulance service. During the four 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 participate actively and professionally in the operational environment. Students can only perform skills, procedures and tasks commensurate with their scope of practice and for which specific authorisation has been received.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Self-evaluate skills and attitude in a clinical situation
- 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 appropriate use of standard ambulance equipment
- Apply evidence-based practice to the clinical management of patients in a clinical environment
- Demonstrate ethical, professional, and safe behaviour in a clinical environment, adhering to applicable National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, AHPRA Professional Standards [or capabilities] and industry requirements
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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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
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 |
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Placement Performance | No | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Portfolio | No | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |