PAR5320 Extended care paramedicine 1

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

1. 1

   Demonstrate core knowledge of the normal structure, function and development of the human body at all stages of life.

2. 2

   Demonstrate knowledge of the aetiology, pathology, symptoms and signs, natural history, and prognosis of common ailments in children, adolescents, adults and the aged.

3. 3

   Recognise risk factors for disease or injury, while using appropriate screening tools to be able to triage patients to remain in their home, refer to general practice or other appropriate health services.

4. 4

   Select and interpret appropriate, cost-effective diagnostic tools and use them as an adjunct to the history and physical examination findings to formulate an appropriate diagnosis, differential diagnosis and implement an appropriate management plan.

5. 5

   Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and reflect critically on the justifications for decisions using an evidence-based approach.

6. 6

   Identify emergent cases and complex conditions beyond the paramedic's range of medical knowledge and competence.

7. 7

   Recognise the limitations of the student's medical knowledge, and how this relates to scope of practice, patient safety and their role within the broader health care team.