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 2021 in Semester 2 at Notting Hill. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Notting Hill
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2021 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Notting Hill | Online |
Assessment
- Final exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle40%
- Case study x 2 (3000 words)30%
- Clinical practice discussion forum x 2 (1500 words)20%
- Online MCQ quiz10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appraise the role of fixed and rotary wing aircraft and the aeromedical team in search and rescue;
- 2
Explain air search techniques including the role of the observer;
- 3
Determine the specific requirements for packaging patients for rescue;
- 4
Evaluate different survival techniques on land and in sea;
- 5
Participate in helicopter winching techniques; and
- 6
Identify the required elements of aeromedical retrieval rescue pertaining to their professional role.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Linda Ross
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Rod Mason
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR5240?
PAR5240 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR5240 offered?
In 2021, PAR5240 runs in Semester 2 at Notting Hill, with an online option.
Does PAR5240 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.