Respiratory Conditions and Emergencies (PMDC2102)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Prerequisite
ANAT1100, BIOM1100, PATH1000, PMDC1102, PMDC1202, PMDC1303
Companion
PCOL2000, PMDC2100, PMDC2101
Recommended prerequisite
PMDC1101
Assessment methods
Essay 20% Practical exam 30% End of semester exam 50%
Course enquiries
Dr Margo Lane
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
Respiratory Conditions & Emergencies will build on the knowledge obtained in the foundational science (ANAT1100, BIOM1100, PATH1000) and will be supported by concurrent learning of pharmacology (PCOL2000) and clinical skills (PMDC2100). Students will gain specific knowledge of common respiratory conditions & emergencies encountered by paramedics. Teaching will include the presentation, history, risk factors & clinical management of each of these emergencies. The aim of the course is to enable students to correctly diagnose and competently manage any respiratory emergency/potential emergency relevant to their practice as a paramedic. Students will also be expected to use an evidence-based practice approach to the clinical management of their respiratory patients.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | Ipswich | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | Ipswich | Internal | Course Profile |