Course outline Code: PAR102 Title: Paramedic Clinical Foundations Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2017 Course Coordinator: Robbie King Email: rking2@usc.edu.au Course Moderator: Belinda Flanagan 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This foundation course introduces you to the application of knowledge and skills developed in PAR101. You will develop commencing clinical knowledge, skills and judgement required to assess individuals experiencing common health. Case based learning, simulated scenarios and practical skills workshops will be used to develop these skills. 1.2 Course content Topics Covered: - Development of paramedic skills - Introduction to paramedic clinical & operational practice - Emergency preparedness, paramedic response and management of the scene of an emergency - Clinical patient presentations & management strategies (medical & trauma presentations) - Paramedic clinical assessment & the application of clinical practice principles and guidelines - Personal protective equipment in the Ambulance environment - Professional reporting, patient handover & clinical consultation - Introduction to Paramedic & Ambulance equipment 2. Unit value 12 units Version Semester 2 2017 Recfind File Number: F14159
Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? On successful completion of this course you should be able to: You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: Demonstrate safe application of basic life support skills and systematic approach to patient assessment and management of patients with common health. Demonstrate the application of the principles of informed consent in health care. Describe the epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology and management of common health across the life span Task 1 Task 3 Task1 Task 3 Task 2 Empowered. Knowledgeable. Ethical. Knowledgeable. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Undergraduate Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of prerequisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Enrolment restricted to students in SC395 4.2 Pre-requisites PAR101 4.3 Co-requisites Nil 4.4 Anti-requisites Nil 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional) N/A 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)
Page 3 5.2 Assessment tasks Task PAR102 No. Assessment Tasks 1 Portfolio of Competencies 1a: Clinical skill assessments 1b: Knowledge reviews 2 Health problem investigation 3 Scenario Based Clinical Assessment Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Individual 50% N/A 1a: Due weeks 4, 7 & 11 Where should I submit it? Online in pebblepad and/or in tutorial time 1b: Due weeks 6 & 10 Individual 20% 1500 words Week 9 Safe Assign Individual 30% 3 hours Centrally Examined 100% Centrally examined period Assessment Task 1: Portfolio of Clinical Competencies Goal: Product: This portfolio is a collection of different core competencies you need in Paramedics. You will demonstrate safe application of basic life support skills and systematic approach to patient assessment and management of patients with common health. The portfolio is divided into two quiz assessments and three recorded clinical skill demonstrations. Portfolio of competencies in two areas: 1a: Video - Clinical skill demonstration 3 X Submissions of you demonstrating a particular clinical skill 1b: Short answer quizzes Format: 1a video demonstrations will be 2 minutes for each submission a total of 6 minutes 1b two short answer in class quizzes For more information on the portfolio and marking of each item in it please refer to the Blackboard site for this course Criteria You will be assessed on: Empowered and Knowledgeable safe application of basic life support skills systematic approach to patient assessment management of patients with common health Ethical Application of the principles of informed consent in health care Applying Technologies Use of appropriate equipment Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Applying technologies Introductory
Page 4 Assessment Task 2: Health problem Investigation Goal: In this task you will research and explore a health problem that you may come across in your work as a Paramedic. You will look at this health problem using the fields of epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology and management of common health. Product: Case study Format: Individual Case study This report will have six sections: Introduction Epidemiology stats on occurrence Aetiology person/human experience Pathophysiology internal systems impacts Management how paramedics would treat patient Summary Criteria You will be assessed on: Knowledgeable and Information Literacy: Descriptions and supporting evidence of health problem Description of and supporting evidence regarding epidemiology, Description of and supporting evidence for aetiology, Description of and supporting evidence of pathophysiology Description and supporting evidence of the management of common health Communication Written communication Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Information literacy Introductory Communication Introductory Assessment Task 3: Scenario Based Clinical Assessment Goal: Product: Format: Criteria You will demonstrate clinical decision making, communication and psychomotor skills appropriate Paramedic practice and demonstrate the application of the principles of informed consent in health care. Clinical Practice Examination Simulation based assessment during the lab session 10 minutes timed Empowered and knowledgeable Demonstrate safe application of basic life support skills and systematic approach to patient assessment and management of patients with common health. Ethical Demonstrate the application of the principles of informed consent in health care. Skill assessment level Introductory Generic skill assessed Problem solving
Page 5 5.3 Additional assessment requirements Blackboard As a student enrolled in this course you will have access to course information on the Blackboard site. You are strongly recommended to log onto the course site on a regular basis. All course announcements, course changes, posting of course materials and grades (via My Interim Results) will be accessed through Blackboard. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate internet access (either off campus or oncampus) in order to access Blackboard regularly and to complete required assessment tasks. Safe Assign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment A student s eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) The student has not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours 26 Hrs Lecture (13 x 2hr Lectures) 39 Hrs Tutorials (13 x 3hrs Tutorials) 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Sippy Downs: Semester 2
Page 6 6.3 Course activities Teaching Week / Module What key concepts/content will I learn? 1 Basic Paramedic emergency care 2 Basic emergency care What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Activities Independent Study Activities Tutorial: Refresher on primary and secondary assessment. Skill: Systematic approach revision. Tutorial: Simulation Activities 3 Basic emergency care Nervous system & sensory 4 Basic emergency care Endocrine, haemic-immune &lymphatic system Gastrointestinal & genitourinary 5 Basic emergency care Tutorial: Management of a stroke patient, existing disabilities Tutorial: Management of endocrine disorders/simulated hypoglycaemic exercise. Management of gastrointestinal /simulated exercises Clinical Skill 1 Assessment Due Tutorial: H/T assessment; Trauma simulation. Trauma 6 Basic emergency care Pain Assessment and Management Part A: Library session Part B: Reflection in action 7 Basic emergency care Introduction to sudden cardiac arres resuscitation science 8 Basic emergency care Introduction to basic ECG interpretation Tutorial: Assessing pain: managing pain Group activities and simulation Assessment: Fortnightly Participation Activity Tutorial: Management of cardiac arrest - semi auto defibrillation ; adult simulated exercises Clinical Skill 2 Assessment Due Tutorial: Chest pain simulated exercises Skill: ECG analysis and recognition
9 Basic emergency care Airway & respiratory system Travels of the Oxygen Molecule 10 Basic emergency care Cardiovascular system Page 7 Tutorial: Management of common respi illness & simulation Clinical Case Report DUE- Safe Assign Tutorial: Management of common cardiac conditions. Assessment: Fortnightly Participation Activity 11 Basic emergency care Tutorial: Management of Obstetric & antenatal normal labour and birth (normal presentation) Care of the new born ( incl APGAR): Clinical Skill 3 Assessment Due 12 Basic emergency care Tutorial: Environmental Environmental/toxicology simulated exercises 13 Clinical exam discussion and brief. Tutorial: Final assessment practice Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Curtis, K. & Ramsden, C. 2015 Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics 2 nd Edition Mosby 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements Workplace Health and Safety Paramedic Laboratory Guidelines require covered active shoes. 7.4 Risk management Risk assessments have been performed for all laboratory classes and a low level of health and safety risk exists. Some risks concerns may include equipment, instruments, and tools; as well as manual handling items within the laboratory. It is your responsibility to research and understand the risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students.
Page 8 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is available to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. Faculty specific information In person: Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1) USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au