The paramedic profession is establishing important roles in the private sector, working in the industrial sector providing health care and work safety support for large and often remote workplaces. Concomitant with this role is an extended scope of practice, greater responsibilities and a requirement to practice autonomously in remote settings. Industrial paramedics will find themselves working closely with corporations running large scale, high risk operations. Issues of governance, primary health care promotion, occupational health and safety, and health assessment are fundamental to the industrial paramedic. The topic will develop these themes in context with the student's own work place requirements.
This topic aims to introduce the student to the roles, responsibilities and corporate obligations of the industrial paramedic in the context of their own workplace. Students will explore the corporate, legislative and procedural constraints relevant to their practice. There is an emphasis on primary health promotion, occupational health, safety and delivery of care in the remote setting. The topic explores the regulations and procedures related to fitness to work, including drug and alcohol screening. Students will explore the economic and organisational impacts of workplace health care decisions in the setting of large corporates operating in remote locations.
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.