Clinical Placement 1

Unit code: HFB2001 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
St Albans
Prerequisites
HFB1213 - Paramedic Clinical Practice 2; and
HFB1113 - Pre-Hospital Ethical and Legal Issues
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Within High Fidelity Simulation and WIL settings, students will develop and demonstrate biopsychosocial patient assessment skills relevant to primary, acute and emergency health care, befitting their scope of practice. Students will apply culturally safe, comprehensive technical and non-technical skills using patient - centred communication cues to facilitate individualised, bioethical patient care. Students will use critical reflection theory to aid with contextualising how paramedic clinical practice interplays with AHPRA’s Shared Code of Conduct, and legislated Professional Capabilities.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Apply the principles of culturally safe practice to the care of individuals irrespective of culture, values, beliefs, and socio-economic status across the lifespan;
  2. Apply a person-centred approach, in the context of paramedicine, demonstrating effective communication within the health care setting;
  3. Demonstrate competency in safely assessing and managing patients with a range of conditions, relevant to their scope of practice;
  4. Contexualise the impact of the relevant code of conduct in clinical decision making, including Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) legislation and regulatory requirements; and
  5. Engage in reflection and respond appropriately to feedback regarding performance and behaviour.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: Pass/Fail
AHPRA Code of Conduct Quiz (1 hour)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Simulation Critical Reflection (1000 words)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: Pass/Fail
WIL Critical Reflection (1000 words)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: Pass/Fail
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To obtain a Pass grade for this unit, all components of assessment must be attempted and passed.
This unit requires students to complete four High Fidelity Simulation Intensives. These intensives will be scheduled during the year, primarily in non-teaching periods. This unit also requires students complete 12 WIL clinical placement shifts with a Victoria University placement provider. These shifts will be assigned to students during their spare blocks, excluding extenuating circumstances.

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS Inglis, D., & Kenneally, J. (2020). Clinical skills for paramedic practice ANZ 1st Edition Tintinalli, J.E., Ma, J., Yealy, D.M., Meckler, G.D., Stapczynski, S., Cline, D.M., & Thomas, S. J. (2020). Tintinalli’s emergency medicine: A comprehensive study guide, 9th ed.

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

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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