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PMSC12001 Procedures and Skills in Paramedic Care

Course details

Students will develop an understanding of paramedic care through investigation of the underpinning theory and practice of procedural applications in the discipline. This will include examples of clinical investigations of the neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems including basic practical procedures such as cannulation, ventilation techniques, defibrillation and trauma management at an introductory level. Knowledge and skills will be developed through a series of coursework exercises and practical laboratory sessions. Distance education (FLEX) students will be required to have access to a computer to make frequent use of internet resources and to attend a residential school on Rockhampton campus to promote development of course learning outcomes.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: Pre requisite: PMSC11001 Foundations of Paramedic Science
Student Contribution Band: 2
EFTSL: 0.12500
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Term Campus
2012 Term One FLEX ROK
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