CSB336 Paramedic Management of Medical and Surgical Emergencies
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| Unit code: | CSB336 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSB333 or PUB383 or PUB390 |
| Equivalent(s): | PUB452 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,488 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | CSB336 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB333 or PUB383 or PUB390 or CSB363 |
| Equivalent: | PUB452 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | LSB382 and LSB384 is assumed knowledge. |
Overview
As a paramedic you will be required to manage patients with acute and life threatening diseases. This unit covers many of the medical and surgical emergencies seen in ambulance practice, such as genitourinary, gastrointestinal, metabolic, endocrine, haematological, musculoskeletal, toxicological, toxinological, infectious disease and palliative emergencies. In the early phases of your clinical experience it is important that you engage in these clinical problems to develop your patient care abilities and prepare yourself to practise as a Registered Paramedic.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, metabolic, haematological, musculoskeletal, toxicological and infectious disease emergencies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical management of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, metabolic, haematological, musculoskeletal, toxicological and infectious disease emergencies.
- Analyse and evaluate the clinical management of a medical emergency.
Content
- Epidemiology and pathophysiology of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, metabolic, haematological, musculoskeletal, toxicological and infectious disease emergencies
- Appraisal/Evaluation of patients with genitourinary, gastrointestinal, metabolic, haematological, musculoskeletal, toxicological and infectious disease emergencies.
- Clinical management of patients with genitourinary, gastrointestinal, metabolic, haematological, musculoskeletal, toxicological and infectious disease emergencies.
- Inter and intra-professional team roles, responsibilities of health professionals in emergencies.
Learning Approaches
Core theory and clinical practical skills will be presented by Registered Paramedics and other health professionals all of whom are experts in the topic areas.
The unit will develop your capacity for inquiry, critical thought and analysis, clinical problem solving, and teamwork through an emphasis on problem solving case based learning, collaborative learning, communication and the application of knowledge to simulated emergency scenarios.
You will use problem-solving in teams to analyse simulation and scenarios, strengthening your collaboration and inter-professional communication skills. Sharing and applying the knowledge gained as collaborative learners builds confidence while developing interpersonal and professional communication skills. Formative online quizzes will give you feedback on your grasp of the knowledge.
Teaching staff will guide you through the case examples, and facilitate your learning in teams. You will use aspects of this assessment as evidence for your My CPR portfolio.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback will be provided to individuals through Criterion-reference rubrics and for the group through Canvas.
Assessment
Overview
There are two pieces of assessment to be completed in this unit. Each task has been designed to assess particular learning outcomes. An overall grade of 50% is required to pass this unit.
Special Conditions of Assessment
Without an extension or deferral, assessments not submitted or attempted by the due date will not be marked, and given 0% or a grade of 1. Group assignments require equal contributions by all group members. Assignment drafts will not be reviewed in this unit, but need to be kept as evidence of the assessment development process. Plagiarism and contract cheating are considered to be major academic misconduct and severe penalties apply.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study Viva Voce and Skill Demonstration
You will be presented with symptomology of a new injury or illness from one of the patients in case studies you have been following throughout the semester. You will be expected to develop a systematic approach for the patient and develop a treatment plan to manage this patient. You will be then asked to demonstrate an appropriate skill for treating this patient.
Assessment: Examination (written)
A series of multiple choice and short answer questions will assess your knowledge of the pathophysiology and clinical management of the haematological, musculoskeletal, toxicological, toxinological or infectious disease emergencies.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Appropriate clothing (long trousers, collared shirt and covered footwear, e.g. QUT student paramedic uniform) and personal protective equipment are required for tutorials. Other risks are outlined in the “Risk Assessment Statement” below.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Cameron, P., et al. (2015). Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine (4th edn). Elsevier.
Curtis, K. and Ramsden, C (eds). (2019). Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics (2nd edn). Elsevier.
Queensland Ambulance Service. Clinical practice manual. Brisbane: Available online at: https://ambulance.qld.gov.au/clinical.html
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be required to undertake simulated exercises as part of your practice and Appraisal/Evaluation. This will involve exposure to medical sharps, defibrillators and may involve lifting. Before commencing this Unit you should review and practise the industry occupational health and safety guidelines that protect qualified staff and students in day-to-day practice.
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