Credit Points 10

Coordinator Rachael Vella Opens in new window

Description The aim of this subject is to extend the foundational knowledge relating to the assessment and management of renal, urinary, gastrointestinal, and endocrinological presentations. The subject combines theoretical and practical aspects to develop knowledge, skills, interpretation and application of diagnostics and clinical decision-making to implement appropriate patient care. This subject will provide the opportunity to develop skills in interprofessional practice, through work-integrated learning in a variety of non-paramedic settings.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Paramedical Studies

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Pre-requisite(s) HLTH 2026

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4790 Bachelor of Paramedicine or 4669 Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine).

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this Unit, students will be able to: 

1. Describe the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of conditions arising from the urinary, renal, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems 
2. Integrate knowledge of urinary, renal, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems into patient assessment and examination  
3. Formulate care plans using effective clinical reasoning for patients across the spectrum of acuity 
4. Analyse patient presentations to assess clinical risk and determine patient disposition 
5. Demonstrate effective teamwork in a simulated clinical context 
6. Apply principles of patient safety to clinical practice in a simulated practice setting 
7. Demonstrate person-centred care in a non-ambulance placement environment 

Subject Content

1. Pathogenesis, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of urinary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrinological conditions
2. Clinical assessment and diagnostics relating to urinary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrinological conditions
3. Clinical procedures relating to management of urinary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrinological conditions
4. Clinical reasoning to formulate care plans for urinary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrinological conditions

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

• Prior to enrolling in this subject students must have a National Police Check.

Students must hold a valid and current First Aid Certificate from a Registered Training Organisation. Refer to the Special Requirements website for more information  Student Compliance Information for all Health-Related Placements Students must meet Western Sydney University program requirements as well as any special, legislated, or policy-mandated requirements.  Western Program Requirements Visit the Special Requirements webpage for details about your program. Special Requirements: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/enrolment/special_requirements  Mandatory NSW Health student placement policy requirements To be able to undertake placement in any NSW Health facility you must be assessed as compliant with NSW Health student placement policy in the first year of your program, regardless of when you expect to go on your first placement. Access and read the NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet.  NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet: https://issuu.com/uwspublications/docs/wsu_student_compliance_booklet_2020_v6  Please ensure that you

1. Find your existing National Police Check or apply for one

2. Gather documentary evidence of your vaccination history

3. Print and compete all relevant NSW Health forms relevant to the campus you are enrolled at or online enrolment requirements

4. Follow booklet instructions on how to have your compliance documents assessed by NSW health staff. International students have additional requirements: the link to the booklet will inform you of these requirements. 

School Requirements 

Contact your School for further details regarding your School’s requirements, if any, such as If you live outside of NSW or Australia and need to meet your state, territory or country’s compliance requirements If you need to meet different state, territory or country compliance requirements. NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or other state equivalent, valid for your entire program. Current approved first aid certificate valid for your entire program - approved program providers can be found at the Government Training website http://training.gov.au

Other non-health related requirements.

Student Compliance Resources are also available on the Placements Hub web page.  https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/learning_futures/home/placements_hub/placements_hub/student_compliance

Essential equipment

Students must have the Western Sydney University student paramedic uniform (pants, long sleeve shirt, polo, safety glasses, safety helmet, non-steel cap black boots, stethoscope, reflective vest and rain jacket).