Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour tutorial fortnightly
1 x 2-hour tutorial fortnightly
Prerequisites
1 1 of HLTH1004, HLTH1210, MMED1005
2 3 of PARA1008, PARA2000, PARA2001
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)
2 3 of PARA1008, PARA2000, PARA2001
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)
Assumed knowledge
Understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Understanding of cardiac and respiratory pathophysiology as it relates to paramedic practice.
Assessment
Assignments; Examination (50%); Tutorial Participation
Topic description
Paramedic practice requires a general understanding of disease processes to enable effective management of patients presenting with a broad range of conditions. This topic will extend the specialist knowledge of disease-states established in PARA2000 and PARA2001 and provide students with the theoretical platform required to recognise and manage a variety of clinical conditions relevant to pre-hospital patient care.
Educational aims
This topic will explore both emergency and non-emergency conditions presenting in the pre-hospital environment through a discussion of the cause, pathophysiology, manifestations and treatment of underlying disorders. The topic is divided into the following modules:
- Endocrine disorders
- Disorders of the gastrointestinal system
- Disorders of the genitourinary and renal systems
- Pathologies and trauma of the musculoskeletal system
- Toxicology and toxinology
- Advanced vascular and perfusion problems.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students should be able to:
- Apply an integrated understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems to paramedic practice;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and pre-hospital management of patients with gastrointestinal-related conditions;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and pre-hospital management of patients with genitourinary and renal-related conditions;
- Demonstrate an understanding of diseases and trauma affecting the musculoskeletal system relevant to pre-hospital patient care;
- Apply an understanding of endocrine pathophysiology to provide effective management and support for patients with diabetes and other endocrine emergencies;
- Apply an understanding of toxicology and toxinology to provide effective management of the poisoned patient;
- Demonstrate an understanding of vascular pathophysiologies and their impact on tissue perfusion;
- Apply an advanced understanding of tissue perfusion to provide effective management and support for the patient in shock; and
- Demonstrate skills in communicating relevant information to others.
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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