CSB339 Paramedic Management of Lifespan Emergencies
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| Unit code: | CSB339 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSB333 or CSB363 |
| Equivalent(s): | PUB566 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $4,848 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | CSB339 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB333 or PUB383 or PUB390 |
| Equivalent: | PUB566 |
Overview
Obstetric and paediatric emergencies represent an important component of emergency ambulance practice. However these patient care groups are specialised in respect of their physiological and anatomical variances. There is also an additional emotional burden surrounding the management of these patients which will be explored. The impact of the growing ageing population on emergency and health services and the management of these patients will be discussed in a socio-cultural context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Discuss the influence of national and international epidemiology of obstetric and paediatric morbidity and mortality and preventative strategies for paediatric emergencies;
- Apply knowledge of integrated and definitive care for paediatric , obstetric and geriatric patients;
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology relating to obstetric paediatric and geriatric emergencies;
- Demonstrate clinical skills and professional communication appropriate to the paramedic management of paediatric obstetric and geriatric patients including those patients suffering severe illness and injury;
- Analyse contemporary out of hospital management relating to emergency health trends, social and environmental needs in the elderly population.
Content
- Obstetric emergencies;
- Paediatric emergencies;
- Management of the elderly patient including assessment of the patient's medical, social and environmental needs;
- Respect, awareness, cultural competence in professional communication with people in vulnerable circumstances.
Learning Approaches
This unit will use technology enhanced teaching and learning, an inquiry based approach and case based learning to deconstruct core theory and clinical practical skills invigilated by ambulance service and QUT personnel all of whom are expects in the topic areas. The focus will be on shared learning through problem solving in groups, sourcing and exploring national and international statistics influencing practice. This unit fosters a reflexive learning environment preparing you to work in a multi-disciplinary team and clinically manage patients with obstetric, paediatric and geriatric emergencies. Simulation and scenario based activities will allow you to transfer knowledge, skills and clinical problem solving into the simulated clinical environment.
You will build on your personal and professional learning journey, captured in a logbook and engage in reflection of the impact of the knowledge and skills gained in this unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessments will be spaced throughout the semester to provide the opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points. You will be provided with feedback on each assessment item as you progress through the unit. For assessment item 1, feedback will be given after completing the report/management plan. For assessment item 2, feedback will be given throughout the semester. Generic comments will be provided via Canvas about assessment item 3.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessment items to be completed for this unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Report
Assessment name:Clinical Practice Guideline (Management Plan)
This assessment will focus on a common paramedic case which will be identified in week 1. For this assessment, you are required to develop a QAS clinical practice guideline and outline a management plan, which includes assessment and analysis of the patient's medical, social and environmental needs.
Assessment: Tutorial Quizzes
The quizzes aim to reinforce students understanding and application of clinical skills, reflective practice and appropriate professional communication in the paramedic management of paediatric, geriatric and obstetric patients. If you are unable to attend your allocated quiz session, with appropriate documentation and evidence you are able to apply for an extension as per the QUT guidelines for "Late Assignments and Extensions".
The deferred assessment will then consist of a 1000 word evidence based essay investigating the topics outlined in the quiz each week.
Assessment: Examination (written)
Description: You will be assessed on your application of knowledge relating to the epidemiology of obstetric and paediatric emergencies, preventative strategies and the management and pathophysiology of obstetric, paediatric and geriatric emergencies.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Advanced Paediatric Life Support Australia. (2012). Advanced Paediatric Life Support: Australia and New Zealand (5th ed.). Sydney: Wiley-Blackwell.
Johnson, M., Boyd, L., Grantham, H & Eastwood, K. (eds). (2015). Paramedic Principles and Practice ANZ: A clinical reasoning approach
Queensland Ambulance Service. (2015). Clinical practice manual. Brisbane: Available online at: https://ambulance.qld.gov.au/clinical.html
Safety and protective equipment
Appropriate tutorial dress includes trousers/jeans, covered shoes and a collared shirt/polo
Other
Stethoscope
Watch with second hand or display
Risk Assessment Statement
The role of student paramedic can be hazardous. You will be required to undertake observations an operational crew responding to emergency calls. There is regular exposure to high speed driving, heavy lifting, body fluids, medical sharps, defibrillators and sometimes, aggressive patients in this off campus phase of the unit. During the on campus phase the risk is minimised and only simulated exercises are conducted. While undertaking this unit you should review the industry Occupational Health and Safety guidelines that protect qualified staff and students in day-to-day practice.