Unit Outline

This unit will develop the advanced knowledge, theory and clinical approach that underpins the safe and effective management of patients presenting with acute haemodynamic compromise in the context of trauma, medical emergencies or critical care retrieval. You will further develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, incorporating the principles of advanced pharmacology, contemporary evidence-based advanced clinical care, and ethical considerations for providing systematic, safe and effective critical care.

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	Justify advanced assessment, clinical decision making and emergency management approaches to patients presenting with a range of acute or complex emergency presentations.
2	Apply critical care and retrieval management principles to a range of emergencies incorporating advanced cardiology, management of haemodynamics and associated pharmacology.
3	Justify the choice of specific monitoring and clinical interventions required to manage high-acuity and emergent presentations.
4	Explain the principles of critical care and management of patients presenting with complex or acute haemodynamic emergencies to a diverse audience.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CAA500 Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Practice AND CAA501 Clinical Examination and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice

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:	Critical Reflection of Clinical practice	Week 4	25 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	e-Portfolio	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Interactive oral assessment	Exam Period	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection of Clinical practice

Task Description:

You are required to select a case from your own experience and clinical practice that you identify as clinically challenging. You will critically reflect on your chosen experience where you were involved in the assessment and management of a patient with haemodynamic compromise from severe shock (e.g. sepsis, cardiogenic shock, anaphylaxis etc.).
Using a structured reflective model (e.g., Gibbs, Driscoll), analyse your clinical decision-making, interprofessional collaboration, and application of evidence-based practice. Discuss how this experience has informed your ongoing professional development and future clinical practice.

Task Length:

1 x 1500 words (excluding reference list)

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provides an analysis of the underlying pathophysiology relevant to the case, linking clinical presentation to physiological mechanisms.	LO1
2	Using contemporary evidence; identifies strengths, limitations or gaps in knowledge or clinical practice and how this impacted clinical practice.	LO3
3	Critically reflects on the decisions made to manage the patients’ presentation and highlights key learning points, challenges, and insights for application in future practice.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: e-Portfolio

Task Description:

You will submit an e-Portfolio of a clinical case that demonstrates your clinical application of the required knowledge and understanding to manage a haemodynamically unstable patient. Your e-Portfolio should consist of an application of critical thinking that illustrates a thorough clinical assessment of a patient’s condition and haemodynamic status and allow you to address the following elements:
- identify the underlying aetiology and pathophysiology
- determine the most appropriate mode of haemodynamic monitoring
- describe the clinical data that would support further clinical decisions
- propose a management strategy.
- Cconsider any retrieval or transport requirements for your patient.

Task Length:

3000 words (excluding reference list)

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provides a detailed analysis of the case with evidence to support clinical reasoning and decision making.	LO1
2	Provides a clear rationale for advanced assessment and demonstrates clinical reasoning that supports the case presentation.	LO1
3	Critically evaluates haemodynamic requirements and determines the most appropriate for the case.	LO3
4	Proposes an evidence-based management strategy based on the clinical findings.	LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Interactive oral assessment

Task Description:

You are required to attend an interactive oral assessment during the examination period.

Task Length:

Up to 1 hour

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Articulates the required principles of haemodynamic support for critically ill patients.	LO1
2	Utilises evidence-based clinical reasoning in the selection and application of appropriate and safe monitoring and intervention approaches.	LO2
3	Explains patient critical care and management principles to a diverse audience.	LO4

How your final result is determined

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

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.