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HCPAR6912 - Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 2
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<p>This unit progresses the students clinical practice in a state operated ambulance service. In a supernumerary capacity, students will be supervised and under the direction of service nominated Paramedic crews throughout their practicum placement at service nominated locations. At the discretion of the Paramedic in charge and when safe and appropriate students deemed competent will have the opportunity to practice skills and general patient care. They will be under the direct supervision of their Clinical preceptor at all times and will be permitted to perform tasks at a level commensurate with their training. The Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 2 requires students to undertake the equivalent of 80 hours of day, afternoon or evening shifts. A logbook will be utilised to record experiences and skills. A reflective journal will also be maintained to demonstrate the critical reflection of the students experience. It is a requirement of the course that students undertake clinical placements with Ambulance Victoria (AV), in both rural and metropolitan areas. It is a requirement of AV that all students must be both medically and physically fit for placement on their operational vehicles. Applicants are advised that comprehensive assessments by AV's approved health provider and a police record check must be undertaken prior to commencement of study, details of which will be sent out prior to the beginning of the Academic year.</p>
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<p>•Students are at all times expected to undertake placement duties under the direct supervision of a qualified Ambulance Paramedic. Regardless of previous experience, unless extraordinarily extenuating circumstances exist this is considered without exception. Under normal circumstances students are not permitted to perform any procedure which is outside of the “scope of practice” for the student’s current skill set. Content of the Clinical placement component of Semester one of the Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine includes<br>
•Clinical practice - across a variety of patient conditions in diverse clinical settings.<br>
•Professional expectations of students undertaking clinical placement.<br>
•Developing a structured clinical approach.<br>
•Principles and practice over a range of clinical applications including specific skills in management of Trauma and Medical patients in the pre-hospital setting.<br>
•Pharmacology specific to relevant Clinical Practice Guidelines.<br>
•Medication calculation.<br>
•Medication administration.</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 progresses the students clinical practice in a state operated ambulance service. In a supernumerary capacity, students will be supervised and under the direction of service nominated Paramedic crews throughout their practicum placement at service nominated locations. At the discretion of the Paramedic in charge and when safe and appropriate students deemed competent will have the opportunity to practice skills and general patient care. They will be under the direct supervision of their Clinical preceptor at all times and will be permitted to perform tasks at a level commensurate with their training. The Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 2 requires students to undertake the equivalent of 80 hours of day, afternoon or evening shifts. A logbook will be utilised to record experiences and skills. A reflective journal will also be maintained to demonstrate the critical reflection of the students experience. It is a requirement of the course that students undertake clinical placements with Ambulance Victoria (AV), in both rural and metropolitan areas. It is a requirement of AV that all students must be both medically and physically fit for placement on their operational vehicles. Applicants are advised that comprehensive assessments by AV's approved health provider and a police record check must be undertaken prior to commencement of study, details of which will be sent out prior to the beginning of the Academic year.</p>
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<p>•Students are at all times expected to undertake placement duties under the direct supervision of a qualified Ambulance Paramedic. Regardless of previous experience, unless extraordinarily extenuating circumstances exist this is considered without exception. Under normal circumstances students are not permitted to perform any procedure which is outside of the “scope of practice” for the student’s current skill set. Content of the Clinical placement component of Semester one of the Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine includes<br> •Clinical practice - across a variety of patient conditions in diverse clinical settings.<br> •Professional expectations of students undertaking clinical placement.<br> •Developing a structured clinical approach.<br> •Principles and practice over a range of clinical applications including specific skills in management of Trauma and Medical patients in the pre-hospital setting.<br> •Pharmacology specific to relevant Clinical Practice Guidelines.<br> •Medication calculation.<br> •Medication administration.</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:
Yes
Placement hours:
80
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hcpar6912">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
None
Exclusion
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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K1
<p>Identify the clinical science underpinning paramedic practice, including physiological, pharmacological, behavioural and functional aspects.</p>
S2
<p>Formulate and deliver clinical practice to meet the healthcare needs of the patients, within the approved scope of practice and under direct supervision of a stipulated Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic.</p>
S3
<p>Determine patient care requirements based on appropriate assessment techniques utilising suitable equipment and skills.</p>
A1
<p>Act in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, legislation and governance of the Ambulance and University organisations.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Clinical Placement with approved pre hospital emergency ambulance service (Ambulance Victoria). Evidenced by completed Paramedic Clinical Placement Booklet.</p>
<p>Clinical Placement evidenced by Paramedic Clinical Placement Booklet</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Portfolio of Professional Practice: Integrated Case Analysis & Handover </p>
<p>Video-Presentation 40%/ rational and reflection 20%</p>
<p>60%</p>
K1, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Clinical Decision-Making Portfolio makes reasoning visible by showcasing clinical judgment and diagnostic justification, testing higher-order thinking beyond describing events.</p>
<p>Discussion forum participation</p>
<p>40%</p>
K1, S2, S3, A1
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>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</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:
Yes
Placement hours:
80
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hcpar6912">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: HCPAR6912 - U3.1