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Students will develop an understanding of the pre-hospital assessment and treatment of persons who are experiencing mental health symptoms. Education will also focus on the mental status examinations, understanding of the basis and management of mental health disorders and discussion of the critical role of the paramedic in the pre-hospital care of the mentally ill patient. Students will be introduced to relevant legislation, workplace safety concepts and defensive strategies used by paramedics in clinical practice and pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies used to manage the acutely disturbed/violent patient. Knowledge and skills will be developed through a series of coursework and practical exercises. 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 requisites: PMSC12002 Clinical Paramedic Practice 1 and PMSC12001 Procedures and Skills in Paramedic Card |
| Student Contribution Band: | 2 |
| EFTSL: | 0.12500 |
Course availability
| Term | Campus |
|---|---|
| 2013 Term One | FLEX ROK |
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