Unit Outline

This unit will build on the clinical skills learnt in CAA111 Clinical Paramedicine 1, delving deeper and more broadly into the topic of clinical paramedicine including information gathering, clinical assessment, diagnostic evaluations, and the management of medical and trauma cases. In this unit students continue to learn about ethical health care, professional communication, safe practice and the mindful, patient-centred application of clinical skills. The uniquely, diverse environment in which paramedics operate will be explored, as will cultural sensitivities, followership and leadership. Attendance and active engagement are important in gaining the required level of understanding and clinical practice.

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.	Integrate knowledge of evidence-based practice and reflective practice to discuss the application of skills used in contemporary paramedic practice.
2.	Apply the practical skills used to manage differing patient presentations appropriately.
3.	Employ critical thinking and sound clinical reasoning to apply skills used in contemporary paramedic practice using relevant techniques.
4.	Apply assessment tools, determining which are necessary, relevant and patient-centred across a range patient presentations.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CAA111
Co-requisite	CAA220
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CAA205 & CAA206

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made 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:	Case Study	Week 5	40 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	OSCE: Clinical skills application	Week 7	20 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	OSCE	Exam Period	40 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Case Study

Task Description:

You will complete two complex case studies throughout the semester. Cases will be chosen from a selection provided on MyLO. Your analysis should include a holistic discussion of the case, with consideration of both clinical and interpersonal aspects. Your discussion should be based on current evidence.

Task Length:

2x 1000words (excluding reference list)

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Discusses appropriate patient management, utilising an evidence-based approach	LO1, LO3
2	Explores all aspects of the case, including clinical and interpersonal, to provide a holistic management strategy	LO1, LO3
3	Communicates in writing using correct grammar and appropriate terminology	LO1
4	Demonstrates effective selection, use, and management of references	LO1

Assessment Task 2: OSCE: Clinical skills application

Task Description:

OSCE: Exploration of clinical skills application and the associated evidence-base.

Task Length:

Up to 20 minutes

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate safe practice of the clinical skills applicable to paramedicine	LO2, LO4
2	Demonstrate clinically reasoned assessment and management of a range of patient presentations applicable to paramedicine	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: OSCE

Task Description:

OSCE: Based on clinical knowledge/skills taught during the semester. HURDLE TASK (mastery of the skills included in the skills matrix must be demonstrated in anticipation of attendance associated with work-integrated learning units)

Task Length:

Up to 1 hour

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate safe practice of the clinical skills applicable to paramedicine	LO2, LO4
2	Demonstrate clinically reasoned assessment and management of a range of patient presentations applicable to paramedicine	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.

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.