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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Developing the Professional Paramedic | |||
| Reference | NU2402 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | May 2020 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop knowledge and skills in relation to the assessment and management of common medical and surgical emergencies or trauma within healthcare teams. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the relationship between a wide range of clinical presentations and the relevant pathophysiology/ psychopathology. |
| 2 | Demonstrate appropriate clinical assessment and documentation. |
| 3 | Demonstrate in a simulated environment, effective and appropriate interventions pertinent to a wide range acute of illnesses and injury. |
| 4 | Discuss how environmental and socio-economical factors may impact of ill-health and trauma. |
| 5 | Explore the role of the paramedic within the uni-professional and inter professional team, acknowledging the HCPC standards of proficiency and standards of conduct, performance and ethics. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Evidence based practice; Professional behaviours; Teamworking; Multidisciplinary teams; Self-management; Human factors; Assessment and history taking; Referral pathways; Management of the following: pain, allergies, anaphylaxis, fluid maldistribution, sepsis, shock, acute coronary syndromes; 12 lead ECG interpretation; Cerebrovascular accidents; Seizures; Diabetic emergencies; Acute abdomen, gastro intestinal and urinary emergencies; Respiratory conditions; Responding to self-harm and suicidality; Individuals in mental distress; Poisoning; Foreign body obstruction; Environmental emergencies; Abnormal psychology/mental health issues; Emergencies in pregnancy and childbirth; Peri arrest management; Children and young people acute and deterioration management; Vulnerable patient groups; Advance cardiac life support; Environmental factors and special circumstances in resuscitation; Paediatric and neonatal life support; Recognition of death; End of life care; Do not resuscitate; Living will; Breaking bad news. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended learning approach including: lectures, tutorials, online learning, virtual community. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 70 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 230 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Objective Structured Clinical Examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Multi station Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1=A |
| B | C1=B |
| C | C1=C |
| D | C1=D |
| E | C1=E |
| F | C1=F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF level 8 entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BICKLEY, L., 2012. Bates' guide to physical examination and history taking. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. |
| 2 | BLABER, A. and HARRIS, G., 2016. Assessment skills for Paramedics. 2nd ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 3 | BLABER, A., 2019. Blaber's Foundations for Paramedic Practice. 3rd ed. London: Open University Press. |
| 4 | HAMPTON, J. and HAMPTON, J., 2019. The ECG made easy. 9th ed. Edinburgh. Elsevier. |
| 5 | HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (HCPC), 2016. Standards of Conduct, performance and ethics. London: HCPC |
| 6 | HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (HCPC), 2014. Standards of Proficiency: Paramedics. London: HCPC |
| 7 | JOINT ROYAL COLLEGES AMBULANCE LIASISON COMMITTEE (JRCALC), 2019. JRCALC Clinical guidelines. Bridgewater: Class Professional Publishing. |
| 8 | PILBERY, R. and Lethbridge. K., 2019. Ambulance care practice. 2nd ed. Bridgewater: Class Professional Publishing. |