PAR5430 Critical care management of respiratory and airway emergencies
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR5430 Critical care management of respiratory and airway emergencies is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs PAR5401; or (PAR5400 and PAR5410) and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before PAR5430
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- PAR5400Foundations of advanced paramedic practice
- PAR5410Pharmacotherapy and clinical toxicology in advanced care paramedic practiceNo reviews yet
After PAR5430
4 units list PAR5430 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: 3876, 3877, 3878, M6015
Overview
This unit introduces you to an advanced level of knowledge and skill related to the critical care management of patients with complex respiratory conditions and airway emergencies. In this unit you will be learning about specific topics relating to the respiratory system inclusive of anatomy and physiology, disease and pathologies, and advanced respiratory assessments.
Additionally you will expand on your management of critical airway and respiratory emergencies. Throughout this unit you will also engage with research evidence and utilise clinical knowledge and judgement to enable safe practices.
You must be actively engaged in appropriate clinical practice or clinical simulation to achieve the outcomes of this unit.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Clinical practice video 1Demonstration30%
- Clinical practice video 2Demonstration25%
- Respiratory pathology synthesisWritten40%
- Professional practice reflectionPortfolioCompetency hurdle5%
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
Synthesise anatomy and physiology knowledge to enable and construct accurate differential diagnoses of airway and respiratory emergencies.
- 2
Interpret current research evidence to inform best practice in the management of respiratory emergencies.
- 3
Utilise advanced clinical knowledge and judgement to enable safe practices.
- 4
Integrate clinical reasoning and evidence informed care when implementing safe, complex airway management for critically unwell patients.
- 5
Evaluate pharmacotherapeutic regimes for airway and respiratory conditions to optimise outcomes and minimise risk in complex clinical contexts.
- 6
Analyse the impact of human factors non-technical skills and their impact on patient care.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials48 hours
- Lectures48 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
You will be expected to complete at least 12 hours of distance education directed learning and a minimum of 12 hours of private study and self-directed learning per week.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Michael Walker
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Tim Andrews
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR5430?
You need PAR5401; or (PAR5400 and PAR5410) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PAR5430?
PAR5430 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including PAR5104, PAR5440, PAR5450 and PAR5480.
When is PAR5430 offered?
In 2027, PAR5430 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR5430 have an exam?
No. PAR5430 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.