PARAMEDIC CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY

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Overview

In this subject, you will develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to commonly encountered clinical problems of a cardiac and/or respiratory nature (chronic, acute, and life threatening). Practical skills and theoretical knowledge will be combined with clinical problem solving and decision-making skills within this unit. You will assess, … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject, you will develop an understanding of the underpinning pathophysiology relating to commonly encountered clinical problems of a cardiac and/or respiratory nature (chronic, acute, and life threatening). Practical skills and theoretical knowledge will be combined with clinical problem solving and decision-making skills within this unit. You will assess, plan the management of and monitor patients presenting with a variety of cardiac and respiratory conditions. Communication techniques appropriate to patient presentations will also be identified and developed.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

David Burns

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Yes

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Learning resources

Recommended - Book - Huszar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation

Prescribed - Book - Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ambulance and MICA Paramedics

Recommended - Book - Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Communicate effectively with patients presenting with cardiac and/or respiratory conditions

Construct and perform comprehensive assessments of patients with cardiac and/or respiratory conditions in a variety of simulated settings

Assess a patients presenting with cardiac and/or respiratory conditions using a paramedic decision-making process

Effectively manage patients with cardiac and/or respiratory conditions

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