PAR1011 Foundations of paramedic practice 1

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Demonstrate a standardised clinical approach to the paramedic assessment of ambulance patients, including strategies to avoid or mitigate the dangers inherent in paramedic practice;

2. 2

   Implement the safe and appropriate use of common medical assessment equipment used by paramedics;

3. 3

   Demonstrate the practical skills required to perform a thorough vital sign survey, respiratory, perfusion and conscious state assessment on patients requiring paramedic care;

4. 4

   Use professional language and behaviours appropriate for a paramedic and learn commonly used medical terminology;

5. 5

   Identify models of communication and explain the barriers to effective communication and how these can impact on patient care;

6. 6

   Describe the pathophysiology of cardiac arrest, the rationale for the use of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and apply these to the context of bystander CPR.