| Semester 2, 2021 Ipswich On-campus | |
| Short Description: | Multi Trauma |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Health and Wellbeing |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 069905 - Paramedical Studies |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: PMC1105 and PMC1000
Rationale
PMC2201 Multi-trauma is designed to apply and extend knowledge achieved in relation to anatomy, physiology and pharmacology program content. The capacity to apply this knowledge relative to the presentation of traumatic, environmental and envenomation related injury is an essential aspect of paramedic practice.
Synopsis
PMC2201 Multi Trauma provides students with comprehensive coverage of the epidemiological, pathophysiological, clinical presentation and best practice management of specific traumatic, environmental and envenomation related injuries. Content also addresses multiple casualty incidents (MCIs) and emphasises the importance of critical decision making.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Apply anatomical, physiological, pathological and epidemiological knowledge to examine the possible and actual consequence of trauma and environmental emergencies
- Examine the significance of mechanisms and patterns of injury and shock
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills required to manage multi-trauma situations and environmental emergencies
- Examine the skills required to manage individuals who experience traumatic and/or environmental conditions in the pre hospital environment
- Apply epidemiological knowledge relating to trauma and environmental conditions and how this information can be used in the development of effective injury prevention programs
- Apply evidence-based practice to assess and manage traumatic and environmental emergencies.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Mechanisms of injury Shock |
10.00 |
| 2. |
Heat and Cold related illnesses Burns |
10.00 |
| 3. | Head and spinal injuries and events | 10.00 |
| 4. |
Thoracic injuries Abdominal and pelvic injuries |
10.00 |
| 5. |
Drowning Diving Altitude |
10.00 |
| 6. |
Environmental injuries Explosion / Blast injuries |
10.00 |
| 7. |
Multi Casualty Incidents Extraction |
10.00 |
| 8. |
Other: Envenomation Violent injuries / Gun shot Ingestion |
10.00 |
| 9. | Pain management | 10.00 |
| 10. |
Decision making Documentation |
10.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=PMC2201)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 35.00 |
| Directed Study | 40.00 |
| Lectures | 24.00 |
| Private Study | 54.00 |
| Tutorials | 12.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONLINE QUIZ | 20 | 20 | 12 Aug 2021 | |
| CASE STUDY | 40 | 40 | 07 Oct 2021 | |
| OPEN EXAMINATION - ONLINE | 40 | 40 | End S2 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- This will be an online exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via StudyDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative items for the course. -
Examination information:
An Online Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed, written, or online material as well as a calculator. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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Students must familiarise themselves with the USQ Assessment Procedures (.
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Referencing in Assignments must comply with the APA referencing style. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (APGS) style to be used is defined by the USQ library’s referencing guide. These policies can be found at
Evaluation and Benchmarking
In meeting the University’s aims to establish quality learning and teaching for all programs, this course monitors and ensures quality assurance and improvements in at least two ways. This course:
1. Conforms to the USQ Policy on Evaluation of Teaching, Courses and Programs to ensure ongoing monitoring and systematic improvement.
2. Forms part of the Bachelor of Paramedicine
o internal USQ accreditation/reaccreditation processes which include (i) stringent standards in the independent accreditation of its academic programs, (ii) close integration between business and academic planning, and (iii) regular and rigorous review.
Other Requirements
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Computer, e-mail and Internet access:
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at . -
Students can expect that questions in assessment items in this course may draw upon knowledge and skills that they can reasonably be expected to have acquired before enrolling in this course. This includes knowledge contained in pre-requisite courses and appropriate communication, information literacy, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving or numeracy skills. Students who do not possess such knowledge and skills should not expect the same grades as those students who do possess them.