Semester 2, 2023 Ipswich On-campus | |
Units : | 1 |
School or Department : | School of Health and Medical Sciences |
Grading basis : | Pass/Not Pass |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Requisites
Pre-requisite: PMC1303 and PMC2102
OR (from 2023)
Pre-requisite: PMC1303 and PMC2102 and PMC2111 and PMC2112
Overview
Paramedic Placement 2 provides students with their second block of four weeks full-time practical experience with the Queensland Ambulance Service or other placement provider. Students will work as the third officer on an emergency ambulance vehicle and will be expected to perform as a functional team member under the instruction of the ambulance crew. Students will be expected to demonstrate a higher level of knowledge and skills as compared to Paramedic Placement 1 (PMC1303) as they will have undertaken further study in the interim period.
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 UniSQ accreditation agreement with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
This course includes a mandatory on campus post-placement residential school and non-attendance will mean the student cannot pass the course. This will be held after the completion of the clinical placement block.
The second practical placement of 163 hours provides the students with the opportunity to perform as a functional member of a paramedic team under the supervision of a qualified paramedic. The student should incorporate their increased knowledge and skills by contributing to assessment and management of patients who present with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, as well as the general assessment of other patients.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Self-evaluate skills and attitudes in a practical situation
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to interact with people from diverse age groups and cultures including other team members
- Demonstrate active participation in the assessment and management of patients appropriate to Year 2 student
- Apply evidence-based practice to the management of patients in a clinical environment
- Practice 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 |
Portfolio | No | 1,2,3,4,5 |