Clinical Practice 4

Unit code: HFB2223 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
St Albans
Prerequisites
HFB2232 - Paramedic Clinical Science 2 (Trauma); OR HFB2005 - Paramedic Management of Trauma; AND HFB2117 - Clinical Practice 3.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit will allow students the opportunity to apply their skills as practically and culturally safe clinicians. Students will have the opportunity to build on and consolidate their theoretical knowledge and practical skills gained from previous units, in relation to commonly experienced and complex conditions. This unit will further student knowledge and understanding of topics such as the principles of trauma time criticality, traumatic cardiac arrest, fluid resuscitation, haemorrhage control, shock, soft tissue injuries, traumatic injuries involving the head, spine, chest and abdomen, burns, ballistics, crush/compartment syndrome, diving and envenomation using contemporary and evidence-based best practice. This includes pathophysiology, the safe use of pharmacotherapies, and incorporating relevant aspects of the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards. Students are encouraged to participate in a collaborative learning environment that promotes industry standard clinical decision making and competent application of clinical skills critical to paramedic practice.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Identify and assess a range of patient conditions such as traumatic injuries, traumatic cardiac arrest, and other conditions in the context of paramedicine;
  2. Exemplify competency in safely and appropriately managing a range of patient conditions, such as traumatic injuries, traumatic cardiac arrest, and other sub-acute and time critical conditions in the context of paramedicine;
  3. Exhibit the practical application of appropriate pre-hospital management of patients with traumatic cardiac arrest, traumatic injuries and other emergency conditions; and
  4. Reflect on strategies to identify opportunities for improvement in clinical reasoning and patient management.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Test (2 tests consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions. 1 hour each)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Self-directed learning with skills assessment
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: Pass/Fail
OSCE - Scenario (45mins)

Knowledge, skills and values developed in this unit will be assessed through two clinical knowledge tests, self-directed learning (SDL) with skills assessment, and a scenario OSCE. Throughout SDL the observation of satisfactory skill performance in accordance with the HBPD skills matrix, is required. To obtain a pass grade for the SDL assessment, all components of the assessment must be passed. This ensures students can demonstrate evidence of safe practice, including medication management. SDL does not have mandatory attendance, however the skills assessments must be completed within an SDL session. Additionally, laboratory (clinical practical) classes require mandatory attendance of at least 80% attendance, except under extenuating circumstances. This is due to the unit containing a significant competency component, enabling students to acquire and demonstrate essential skills to meet threshold graduate capabilities for a paramedic graduate (VU Standards for Assessment Procedure (HE) Policy clause 25, 26, 29).

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Suggested further readings will be made via VU Collaborate. Curtis, K., Ramsden, C., Shaban, R., Fry, M. & Considine, J. (2019). Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics. 3rd edition. Elsevier. Cameron, P., Little, M., Biswadev, M. & Deasy, C. (2019). Textbook of adult emergency medicine. 5th edition. Elsevier. 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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