For this task, you will develop a 6–8-minute video presentation from the topic listed below. This presentation should be aimed at clinicians attending an online continuing professional development (CPD) conference. The presentation will require you to use PowerPoint slides, and a video of yourself delivering your presentation. The lectures provided as part of this unit are examples of what is required for your final product. The suggested structure for your presentation is also listed below.

Choose one topic for your presentation:

• Anaphylaxis
• Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Headaches
• Vertigo
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 

Presentation Key Criteria:

• Pathophysiology of the disease.
• Epidemiology and aetiology of the disease.
• Clinical features of the disease.
• Specific questioning or investigations that could assist you with a provisional diagnosis.
• Evidence based pre-hospital management.
• Explanation of management physiology and/or relevant pharmacodynamics.
• Strategies to ensure that the ethical principles of non-maleficence and beneficence are upheld during care.
• 6-8 minutes maximum.

Referencing:

• APA 7th edition.
• Must use in-text referencing.
• Must reference figures and tables.
• Reference list to be included on the last slide/s, using APA 7th edition standard.
• A minimum of 7 peer-reviewed journal articles are required for this presentation (10 years old or less).

Required uploads:

• MP4 video presentation.
• PowerPoint slideshow, in-text referencing and reference list on the last slide/s.
• Presentation script in Word (no referencing required for the script).

• Epidemiology and Aetiology = 10 marks
• Pathophysiology = 10 marks
• Clinical Features = 10 marks
• Questioning and Investigations = 10 marks
• Pre-Hospital Management = 10 marks
• Management Explanation = 10 marks
• Ethical Consideration = 10 marks
• Presentation Design and Delivery = 10 marks
• Referencing = 10 marks

In-depth marking rubric information will be available on the Moodle site.

In the absence of an approved extension, a penalty of 5% of the total marks for the assessment will be deducted for each full or part calendar day the assessment is overdue, in accordance with Assessment Policy and Procedure. An extension request must be submitted via the ‘Request Extension’ link on the unit Moodle page, and each case will be assessed in accordance with the relevant policy and procedure.

Students are advised that to attain a passing grade for this unit, ALL assessment items must be completed. Furthermore, a passing grade of 50% must be attained for each assessment (practical assessment, online quiz and presentation). Failure to attain this standard will cause an overall ‘Fail’ grade for this unit. Students may be eligible to a supplementary assessment if the meet all the criteria set out in the CQU Assessment Policy and Procedure are met.

Theoretical knowledge and the practical application of this knowledge is vital when performing the role of paramedic. In this assessment, you will need to articulate and apply your theoretical knowledge gained within this unit to successfully complete a variety of assessments to an intermediate level.

You will need to complete the tasks below. All of these will be conducted at a residential school with some using simulated environments and patients.

Task Description

You will need to complete three (3) tasks, each designed to assess your knowledge and practical skills acquired during this unit.

Task one (1) will be in the form of a quiz on day one of the residential school. The quiz will be focused on drug therapy protocols provided in week 1, pathophysiology and clinical management of presentations covered within this unit. You will be allocated 15 minutes to complete the task.

Task two and three (2 & 3) will be in the form of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) where you will be allocated 20 minutes to complete each assessment. The OSCEs will be in the format of a structured clinical scenario. The OSCE is designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of the material covered throughout the unit, in a structured practical environment. Furthermore, the OSCE will assess your ability to perform a thorough, accurate and systematic patient assessment; and, use this information to formulate a provisional diagnosis. In combination with your patient assessment and provisional diagnosis, you will implement appropriate and timely interventions, procedures and/or skills. Your ability to effectively communicate and overall scene management will also be assessed.

To pass the on-campus assessment, students must achieve a minimum of 50%. Task one, two and three results will be combined and students must achieve 50% of the overall combined result. 

Students are advised that to attain a passing grade for this unit, ALL assessment items must be attempted. Furthermore, a passing grade of 50% must be attained for each assessment (practical assessment, online quiz and presentation). Failure to attain this standard will cause an overall ‘Fail’ grade for this unit. Students may be eligible to a supplementary assessment if all the criteria set out in the CQU Assessment Policy and Procedure are met.

You will be required to complete an online quiz in week 12. The quiz will open on Monday the 27th of May at 09:00 AM and will close on Monday the 3rd of June at 09:00 AM. Content from weeks 1-10 inclusively will be used for this quiz. You will have 45 minutes to complete the quiz. Only one attempt is allowed for this quiz.

Questions associated with this quiz will be extracted from the content presented in PMSC12005 and this includes, lecture slides, lecture recordings and recommended readings. The quiz will be multiple choice and short answer questions. No partial marks awarded for multiple choice questions. This is NOT an open-book assessment.

Answering the questions correctly will result in full marks. No partial marks will be allocated for any multiple-choice questions. The quiz must be completed and submitted by the time indicated in the assessment task. In the absence of an approved extension for the quiz, there will be no opportunity to complete the tasks after the specified dates, and there will be no opportunity to apply a late penalty of 5% per day.

Students are advised that to attain a passing grade for this unit, ALL assessment items must be attempted. Furthermore, a passing grade of 50% must be attained for each assessment (practical assessment, online quiz and presentation). Failure to attain this standard will cause an overall ‘Fail’ grade for this unit. Students may be eligible to a supplementary assessment if all the criteria set out in the CQU Assessment Policy and Procedure are met.