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Paramedic Skills 4 will extend the knowledge and skills students have acquired in Paramedic Skills 1, 2, and 3. Content in this course addresses the knowledge and skills practicing paramedics require to be efficient in managing adverse situations and emergencies. Skills acquired in this course are integral to the delivery of professional paramedic practice.

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 UniSQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).

The course is designed to offer students a comprehensive educational and skill development experience. A key emphasis of this course is to further expand communication skills to include communicating with people experiencing adverse conditions such as agitation. Paramedic Skills 4 also includes skill development in musculoskeletal and neurological injuries and behavioural conditions and emergencies.

On completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and neurological assessments including accurate history taking;
2. Integrate knowledge, practical skills and problem-solving in the evidence-based management of individuals with musculoskeletal and neurological related injuries;
3. Examine effective communication techniques used with individuals, family members, healthcare professionals and other professionals;
4. Complete high-quality clinical reports and documentation;
5. Demonstrate the ability to calculate accurate drug dosages.