Medical Emergencies 1

Unit code: HFB2002 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Real Time
St Albans
Prerequisites
HBM1202 - Anatomy and Physiology 2; and
HFB1002 - Introduction to Pharmacology; and
HFB1213 - Paramedic Clinical Practice 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit will allow students to apply, integrate and further develop their theoretical knowledge gained from earlier units. This unit will introduce students to pathophysiology and related pharmacology of cardiac and respiratory conditions. Evidence-based assessment and management of these patients will be explored within the Paramedic context, including the safe use of pharmacotherapies. Students will apply their knowledge as professionally and culturally safe clinicians underpinned by the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the pathophysiological concepts, processes, progression and complications associated with a range of complex medical aetiologies, to inform person-centred care;
  2. Articulate knowledge of and describe the appropriate assessment and management of patients presenting with a range of complex medical aetiologies;
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanism of action and prescribe safe and appropriate pharmacological agents, related to the management of selected medical conditions;
  4. Articulate critical thinking and clinical reasoning related to evidence-based practice in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient management; and
  5. Engage in self-reflection and evaluate patient management appropriately.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 10%
Group Assessment: Part 1 – Diagnosis (500 words)
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 20%
Group Assessment: Part 2 - Research Paper (1400 words)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 30%
Scenario based MCQ and SAQ Assessment x 2 (15% each) (60 mins each)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 40%
Individual Case Study Analysis x 2 (2000 words)

To obtain a passing grade or higher in this graded unit, students must achieve a mark of 50% or greater in the case study. The case study encompass critical knowledge essential for safe paramedic practice and to meet industry expectations of graduate paramedic students.

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: McCance, K.L., Huether, S.E., Brashers, V.L., & Rote, N.S. (2018) Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children 8th ed. St Lois MO: Mosby Cameron, P., Little, M., Biswadev, M. & Deasy, C. (2019). Textbook of emergency medicine. 5th edition. Elsevier. Bryant, B. Knights, K., Darroch, S., & Rowland, A. (2018) Pharmacology for health professionals 5th ed. Elsevier Cohn, E. G. (2012) Flip and See ECG 4th ed. St Louis: Elsevier Wesley, K. (2016). Huszar's Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes. 6th edition. Elsevier. Curtis, K., Ramsden, C., Shaban, R., Fry, M. & Considine, J. (2019). Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics. 3rd edition. Elsevier.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Paramedicine
HBPD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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