Unit Outline

This unit introduces you to introductory level theory which underpins the practice of paramedicine, with a focus on the initial assessment and management of the emergent patient presentation. You will be introduced to entry level concepts of paramedicine that include situation awareness, approach to the patient, and clinical assessment of a patient using a systems-based approach. You will develop underpinning knowledge for the management of uncomplicated medical and trauma presentations, and undertake an introduction to clinical assessment, provision of care and associated clinical interventions. This unit aligns with the clinical skills and practical application of theory concepts delivered in the first clinical paramedicine unit.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Articulate fundamentals of situational awareness and clinical reasoning related to systematic and structured patient assessment principles.
2.	Explain and apply the evidence and research base that guides the paramedic response to simple medical and trauma assessment and intervention.
3.	Explain appropriate clinical assessment, management and communication strategies to diverse patient groups including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CAA100
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CAA107 & CAA108

Alterations as a result of student feedback

As a result of student feedback, significant changes have been made to content and assessment.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Written assignment	Week 6	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Quiz	Week 9	20 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Group Presentation	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Written assignment

Task Description:

Apply the principles of a structured approach to the assessment and management of an uncomplicated medical or trauma case as detailed on MyLO.

Task Length:

1500 words excluding references

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Applies the principles of situational awareness to identify and discuss key problems or risks derived from the case scenario.	LO1
2	Discusses a structured approach to assessment of the patient and uses this to identify and justify relevant health problems.	LO1
3	Formulates a structured, evidence-based management plan that is patient-centred, culturally safe, and ethical.	LO2, LO3
4	Use of appropriate professional, academic and referencing conventions	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Quiz

Task Description:

One quiz consisting of 8x short answer questions. Questions will be cased based and require you to apply your knowledge to clinical scenarios. Questions will be based on concepts related to clinical assessment.

Task Length:

8x short answer questions.

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge evidence and research base to clinical scenarios.	LO2
2	Explain clinical assessment and management to diverse patient groups.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Group Presentation

Task Description:

A 15-minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of structured questions. In groups, you will select and critically evaluate a specific area of patient care or paramedicine (e.g., airway management, pain management, trauma assessment). Critical evaluation must focus on the following points:

1. Consensus on Science and Guidelines

2. Hospital and Ambulance Protocols

Following the presentation, students must submit peer evaluation detailing each individual’s contribution to the project.

Task Length:

15 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies and challenges inconsistencies, assumptions and/or limitations of the selected documents.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Applies evidence to practical scenarios and clinical decision-making.	LO2, LO3
3	Collaborate with team members to present findings with coherence and clarity.	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.