Unit Outline

This unit builds upon the underpinning knowledge developed in previous units and provides the advanced applied knowledge and clinical skills to identify, assess and manage acute emergencies. The epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects as well as contemporary management issues of the major body systems will be covered. Emphasis is on extensive physical patient assessment and out of hospital management of patients. You will further develop clinical reasoning and decision making skills, incorporation of advanced pharmacology and medication management and application of contemporary advanced paramedicine skills.

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	Formulate clinically sound patient management plans based on assessment findings, knowledge of pathophysiology and patient management standards for patients (including paediatrics) experiencing a range of medical and trauma conditions.
2	Perform a broad range of advanced clinical and health assessment skills, demonstrating an understanding of the relevance and importance of comprehensive patient assessment to support patient management in the critical care setting.
3	Apply a team based collaborative approach to the assessment and management of patients in an inter-professional health care environment.
4	Apply a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to facilitate the assessment and management of patients accommodating diverse cultural, social and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CAA222

Alterations as a result of student feedback

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:	Quizzes	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Viva voce	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Objective Structured Clinical Exam	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes

Task Description:

Four online quizzes throughout the semester.

Using clinical scenarios provided, you will be required to apply a clinically reasoned approach to identify the most appropriate course of action and suitable response.

Task Length:

4x20 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge to patient, assessment and management to provide correct responses to multiple choice questions.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: Viva voce

Task Description:

This viva-voce assessment evaluates knowledge, clinical reasoning and communication skills. You will engage in verbal scenarios and questions, demonstrating your ability to analyse patient presentations, justify treatment decisions, and communicate effectively.

Task Length:

2x20 minute

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply concepts that are justified and consistent with current with research.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Articulate sound clinical reasoning and decision-making in relation to the case presented.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Objective Structured Clinical Exam

Task Description:

You must demonstrate appropriate practice of skills and case management. You will be assessed on your clinical approach and a range of skills presented throughout the study period.

Task Length:

2x20 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate safe practice of advanced level skills applicable to the management of the patient.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Demonstrate clinically reasoned assessment and management of a range of patient presentations.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

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.