Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Public and Allied Health
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5007PARA-APR-CTY
5007PARA-JAN-CTY
5007PARA-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim is to develop further the technical understanding of patient assessment and management. The module builds from work completed in the first semester. The students will further develop their understanding of the assessment processes to be used when managing traumatic or medical cases.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Appraise the links between theory and practice.
2.
Examine the evidence base behind paramedic practice.
3.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology to paramedic practice.
4.
Interpret and report any given clinical case in a logical, methodical manner.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular and
neurological systems
(across the age ranges)
Theoretical aspects of airway management techniques up to and including
endotracheal intubation
Patient assessment of the respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological and abdominal
systems
Assessment of the critically ill adult & child (medical & traumatic)
Evidence based practice
Maternity
Mental health
Safeguarding principles
Module Overview:
The aim is to develop further the technical understanding of patient assessment and management. The module builds from work completed in the first semester. The students will further develop their understanding of the assessment processes to be used when managing traumatic or medical cases. This module will consolidate and assess the students understanding and application of theory and practice and builds on the partner module from semester 1, Essential Paramedic Practice.
The aim is to develop further the technical understanding of patient assessment and management. The module builds from work completed in the first semester. The students will further develop their understanding of the assessment processes to be used when managing traumatic or medical cases. This module will consolidate and assess the students understanding and application of theory and practice and builds on the partner module from semester 1, Essential Paramedic Practice.
Additional Information:This module will consolidate and assess the students understanding and application of theory and practice and builds on the partner module from semester 1, Essential Paramedic Practice.