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PMSC20005 Advanced Assessment, Diagnostic Interpretation and Management
Advanced Assessment, Diagnostic Interpretation and Management
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General Information

Overview

On completion of this unit you will be able to articulate the relationship between medical conditions, pathophysiology, clinical assessment findings and management in the critical care context. You will be able to advocate for the appropriate use of clinical measurement assessments, demonstrate analysis, and interpret abnormal results with regard to underlying pathophysiology. You will also employ evidence-based knowledge and practice in the management of patients, incorporating the use of clinical problem solving and decision making.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 8
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

For students enrolled in CC70 Graduate Diploma of Paramedic Science (Critical Care Practice) Pre-requisites PMSC20001 Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision Making Co-requisites PMSC20002 Advanced Critical Skills Application For students enrolled in CL70 Graduate Diploma of Tactical Medicine Pre-requisites PMSC20001 Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision Making For students enrolled in CM12 Master of Paramedic Science (Critical Care Practice) Co-requisites PMSC20002 Advanced Critical Skills Application

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

Mixed Mode

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student feedback (informal).

Feedback

Residential school is valuable for learning the application of skills from subject matter experts.

Recommendation

Continue the practical focus of the residential school & the engagement of subject matter experts.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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