SBI301 - Paediatrics in Paramedicine

The unit will develop knowledge and skills in caring for paediatric patients. Further to developing skills in relation to a normal delivery and a newborn, students will also develop competencies in dealing with the unique anatomical and physiological aspects of this group of patients in a prehospital setting. This unit also introduces students to skills in the unique emotional aspects that are inherent when dealing with small children and their carers.
Students will be required to attend a compulsory on campus intensive.

Unit Information

PRESCRIBED TEXT - TEXTBOOK OF PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE

PRESCRIBED TEXT - EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CARE FOR NURSES AND PARAMEDICS

PRESCRIBED TEXT - PARAMEDIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE ANZ A CLINICAL REASONING APPROACH

PRESCRIBED TEXT - FUNDAMENTALS OF PARAMEDIC PRACTICE A SYSTEMS APPROACH

PRESCRIBED TEXT - APPLIED PARAMEDIC LAW ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND