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HCPAR6002 - Clinical Paramedicine 2
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<p>This unit builds upon the foundations and further develops advanced life support (ALS) capabilities in pre-hospital emergency care. It focuses specifically on managing complex scenarios, including obstetric emergencies, major trauma, and multi-casualty incidents, with an emphasis on interagency collaboration. The curriculum integrates clinical reasoning, scope of practice, and the application of clinical guidelines, standards, and ethical-legal frameworks within the context of Ambulance Victoria. Key themes include patient-centred and evidence-based care, safety, interdisciplinary teamwork, and professional accountability in dynamic, resource-constrained environments.</p>
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<p>HCPAR6002 Clinical Paramedicine 2, this unit is designed to build upon and extend your knowledge and skills of The Clinical Practice Guidelines, equipment and Ambulance Victoria procedures. This unit is closely interrelated with Paramedic Clinical Diagnostics 2 or Clincial Diagnostics and Practice units and these units combine to develop the participants understanding of pre hospital care to the Advanced Life Support level.</p><ol><li>Clinical Practice Guidelines</li><li>Management of Patient Records</li><li>Working as a Member of the Health Care Team</li><li>Written and Interpersonal Communication</li><li>Psychological Health Crisis in Pre-Hospital Care</li><li>Management of the Trauma Patient</li><li>Introduction to Multi-Casualty Incidents (MCIs) and Triage</li><li>Resuscitation and Advanced Airway Management</li><li>Environmental Emergencies and Seizures in Trauma Contexts</li><li>Problem-Based Learning and Critical Thinking</li><li>Simulation and Practical Skills</li><li>Interventions and Documentation in Field Scenarios</li></ol><p><br></p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit builds upon the foundations and further develops advanced life support (ALS) capabilities in pre-hospital emergency care. It focuses specifically on managing complex scenarios, including obstetric emergencies, major trauma, and multi-casualty incidents, with an emphasis on interagency collaboration. The curriculum integrates clinical reasoning, scope of practice, and the application of clinical guidelines, standards, and ethical-legal frameworks within the context of Ambulance Victoria. Key themes include patient-centred and evidence-based care, safety, interdisciplinary teamwork, and professional accountability in dynamic, resource-constrained environments.</p>
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<p>HCPAR6002 Clinical Paramedicine 2, this unit is designed to build upon and extend your knowledge and skills of The Clinical Practice Guidelines, equipment and Ambulance Victoria procedures. This unit is closely interrelated with Paramedic Clinical Diagnostics 2 or Clincial Diagnostics and Practice units and these units combine to develop the participants understanding of pre hospital care to the Advanced Life Support level.</p><ol><li>Clinical Practice Guidelines</li><li>Management of Patient Records</li><li>Working as a Member of the Health Care Team</li><li>Written and Interpersonal Communication</li><li>Psychological Health Crisis in Pre-Hospital Care</li><li>Management of the Trauma Patient</li><li>Introduction to Multi-Casualty Incidents (MCIs) and Triage</li><li>Resuscitation and Advanced Airway Management</li><li>Environmental Emergencies and Seizures in Trauma Contexts</li><li>Problem-Based Learning and Critical Thinking</li><li>Simulation and Practical Skills</li><li>Interventions and Documentation in Field Scenarios</li></ol><p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Paramedicine
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hcpar6002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HCPAR5001" target="_blank">HCPAR5001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HCPAR5011" target="_blank">HCPAR5011</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HCPAR6902" target="_blank">HCPAR6902</a>"</p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HCPAR6012" target="_blank">HCPAR6012</a>"</p>
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None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe environmental emergencies (hypothermia, hyperthermia, Truma, and sizure) and their impact on trauma patients.</p>
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<p>Describe multi-casualty incident (MCI) dynamics and the paramedic’s role in triage, resource allocation, and scene safety.</p>
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<p>Outline legal and ethical considerations for pre-hospital care, documentation, and patient safety in high-stress environments.</p>
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<p>Safely operate ambulance equipment and devices in line with clinical work instructions for trauma scenarios.</p>
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<p>Exhibit sound patient assessment skills and provide appropriate management in accordance with the Clinical Practise Guidelines.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate triage principles for of multi casualty triage and determine when to escalate care or request additional resources.</p>
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<p>Prioritize assessment and management of trauma with environmental influences, applying independent judgment in multi-casualty incidents.</p>
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<p>Apply legal obligations related to emergency driving, patient care records, consent, and accountability in high-pressure settings.</p>
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<p>Three online tests will be conducted to test learning and support knowledge consolidation.</p>
<p>Online Multiple Choice Tests</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
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<p>An interactive oral examination that assesses clinical reasoning, decision-making, and communication.</p>
<p>Clinical Reasoning Oral Viva </p>
<p>40-60% (Hurdle)</p>
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
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<p>Students must attend the first face-to-face intensive block and complete the OSCE before clinical placement.</p>
<p>OSCE</p>
<p>S/U</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Paramedicine
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hcpar6002">View unit fees</a>
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