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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Trauma Emergencies in Hazardous Environments | |||
| Reference | NU2994 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | SCQF Points | 30 | |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop the student's knowledge of the pathophysiology and management of trauma emergencies typically encountered by the paramedic in hazardous environments and in the wider context of paramedic practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the mechanics and kinematics of trauma and their consequences. |
| 2 | Apply the principles of trauma scene management pertinent to paramedic practice. |
| 3 | Discuss the pathophysiology of trauma pertinent to paramedic practice. |
| 4 | Demonstrate effective management of trauma injuries pertinent to paramedic practice. |
| 5 | Analyse the approaches used for trauma care and trauma scene management. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Kinematics and mechanics of trauma; principles of trauma scene management; principles of trauma patient management; management of shock, spinal injuries, thoracic injuries, abdo-pelvic injuries, limb injury, thermal injuries; principles of extrication; ejection trauma; principles of the management of: major incidents, multi-casualty incidents, blast and ballistic injuries, traumatic cardiac arrest; conditions encountered in a remote austere environment; wound management; fracture management; minor and major injuries assessment process; critical event debriefing; protection of vulnerable groups; literature searching; critical appraisal. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered using a blended approach of online and face-to-face methods. The student will be expected to attend 2 blocks of 5 days face-to-face teaching at a designated site. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 80 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 220 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3, 5 |
| Description: | Case study presentation. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 4 |
| Description: | Justified Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 = Case study presentation. C2 = Justified OSCE. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Minimum combination A and B |
| B | Minimum combination B and C |
| C | Minimum combination C and D |
| D | Minimum combination D and D |
| E | An E for either component. |
| F | An F for either component. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| The student is expected to attend 10 days of mandatory face-to-face contact hours. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2014. PHTLS: Pre hospital trauma life support. 8th ed. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett. |
| 2 | ASSOCIATION OF AMBULANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVES and JOINT ROYAL COLLEGE AMBULANCE LIAISION COMMITTEE, 2013. .UK Ambulance Service clinical practice guidelines. Coventry: University of Warwick. |
| 3 | CAROLINE, N., 2014. Emergency care in the streets. 7th ed. Burlington: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. |