PAR5240 Aeromedical retrieval rescue for intensive care paramedics
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR5240 Aeromedical retrieval rescue for intensive care paramedics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before PAR5240
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR5240
No unit lists PAR5240 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in M4022 or M6015.
Overview
This unit addresses the role of the aeromedical team and the use of fixed and rotary wing aircraft within search and rescue.
The content related to air search techniques will include search patterns, homing techniques and observer procedures.
Rescue techniques will focus on the rotary wing aircraft aeromedical rescue team and the specific skill of stabilising and packaging the patient for winching to safety.
The safety requirements of search and rescue will be emphasised, and post impact land survival techniques, water safety and sea survival will be discussed.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Clinical Practice Discussion Forums (2 x 500 words = 1,000 total)Written20%
- Case studies (2x1,500 words = total 3,000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle40%
- Online Tests x 4Quiz / TestCompetency hurdle40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Examine the role of fixed and rotary wing aircraft and the aeromedical team in search and rescue;
- 2
Contrast air search techniques including the role of the observer;
- 3
Evaluate the specific requirements for packaging patients for rescue;
- 4
Compare different survival techniques on land and in sea;
- 5
Examine in helicopter winching techniques; and
- 6
Assess the required elements of aeromedical retrieval rescue pertaining to their professional role.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Cameron Gosling
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Cameron Gosling
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR5240?
PAR5240 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR5240 offered?
In 2027, PAR5240 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR5240 have an exam?
No. PAR5240 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.