Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Public and Allied Health

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Tutorial

Module Offerings

5007PM-SEP-CTY

Aims

This course will empower the students with the theoretical knowledge required to develop and support the clinical skills that they will be learning and utilising during the practice module and whilst on clinical placement.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss the theoretical basis of assessment, critical clinical decision-making and management and justify clinical decisions.
2.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology to paramedic practice.
3.
Critically analyse a clinical case through the utilisation of current under-pinning knowledge.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Pathophysiology of disease and illness
  • Medical terminology
  • Basic (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) across the age ranges
  • Clinical skills application to practice
  • ECG interpretation and recognition
  • Obstetric and gynaecological emergencies
  • Mental health conditions and patient management.
Module Overview:
Within this module, you will gain theoretical knowledge required to develop and support the clinical skills that you will be learning and utilising during the practice module and whilst on clinical placement.
Additional Information:
This module will consolidate and assess the students clinical understanding and application of theory and practice.

Assessments

Exam