Year
2017
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
To be advised
Expected learning outcomes
To be advised
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2017 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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