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 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

There are no 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:	Clinical skills application	Week 6	40 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Quiz	Week 10	20 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	OSCE & Viva Voce	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Clinical skills application

Task Description:

From a given case presentation, you will outline your assessment, diagnosis, and management of the patient followed by demonstration of the skill(s) associated with managing the presentation.

Task Length:

Up to 15 minutes

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Performs required clinical skills safely and appropriately for the given patient presentation.	LO2
2	Demonstrates logical clinical reasoning and prioritisation when managing the scenario.	LO3
3	Selects and applies appropriate assessment tools accurately and in a patient-centred manner.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Quiz

Task Description:

You will complete an online quiz made up of MCQs, extended matching questions, and short answer questions.

Task Length:

1 hour

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Accurately applies evidence-based principles to paramedic scenarios.	LO1
2	Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning when selecting interventions or prioritising care in scenario-based questions.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: OSCE & Viva Voce

Task Description:

Based on clinical knowledge/skills taught during the semester, you will diagnose and manage a patient presentation in a scenario.
The OSCE will be followed by a discussion of patient management appropriate to the scenario.
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 30 minutes

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explains and justifies clinical decisions using evidence-based practice and reflection on performance.	LO1
2	Performs required clinical skills safely and appropriately for the given patient presentation.	LO2
3	Demonstrates logical clinical reasoning and prioritisation when managing the scenario.	LO3
4	Selects and applies appropriate assessment tools accurately and in a patient-centred manner.	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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.