Semester 2, 2023 Ipswich On-campus | |
Units : | 1 |
School or Department : | School of Health and Medical Sciences |
Grading basis : | Graded |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Requisites
Pre-requisite: BIO1206 and PMC1000
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: PMC2000
OR (from 2023)
Pre-requisite: BIO1206 and PMC1110 and PMC1000
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: PMC2000
Overview
PMC2201 Multi-trauma is designed to apply and extend knowledge acquired in relation to anatomy, physiology and pharmacology program content. The capacity to apply this knowledge relative to the presentation of traumatic, environmental and envenomation related injury is an essential aspect of paramedic practice.
PMC2201 Multi Trauma provides students with comprehensive coverage of the epidemiological, pathophysiological, clinical presentation and best practice management of specific traumatic, environmental and envenomation related injuries. Content also addresses multiple casualty incidents (MCIs) and emphasises the importance of critical decision making.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Apply anatomical, physiological, pathological and epidemiological knowledge to examine the possible and actual consequence of trauma and environmental emergencies;
- Examine the significance of mechanisms and patterns of injury and shock;
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills required to manage multi-trauma situations and environmental emergencies;
- Examine the skills required to manage individuals who experience traumatic and/or environmental conditions in the clinical environment;
- Apply epidemiological knowledge relating to trauma and environmental conditions and how this information can be used in the development of effective injury prevention programs;
- Apply evidence-based practice to assess and manage traumatic and environmental emergencies.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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1. |
Mechanisms of injury Shock |
10.00 |
2. |
Heat and Cold related illnesses Burns |
10.00 |
3. | Head and spinal injuries and events | 10.00 |
4. |
Thoracic injuries Abdominal and pelvic injuries |
10.00 |
5. |
Drowning Diving Altitude |
10.00 |
6. |
Environmental injuries Explosion / Blast injuries |
10.00 |
7. |
Multi Casualty Incidents Extraction |
10.00 |
8. |
Other: Envenomation Violent injuries / Blast and ballistic induced trauma Ingestion |
10.00 |
9. | Pain management | 10.00 |
10. |
Decision making Documentation |
10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
(Available online in UniSQ Library.)
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 |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
---|---|---|---|
Quiz | No | 20 | 1,2,3,4 |
Case 精东传媒app | No | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Time limited online examinatn | No | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |