HLTH 2029 Paramedicine Care 3

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 unit combines theoretical and practical aspects to develop knowledge, skills, interpretation and application of diagnostics and clinical decision-making to implement appropriate patient care.

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. Perform assessment and examination of urinary, renal, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems
  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

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

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).
 

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Quiz 60 minutes 30 N Individual
Presentation 30 minutes 30 N Group
Practical Exam up to 60 mins 40 N Individual

Teaching Periods

2nd Half (2024)

Campbelltown

On-site

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