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SBI273 - Trauma Studies in Paramedicine

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Paramedicine

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SBI270)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit students will develop skills in managing mental or physical acute trauma in a pre-hospital setting. Students will enhance and develop their practical, decision making and problem-solving skills in a culturally diverse and stressful pre-hospital environment. Students will also learn about common injuries and evidence-based management principles. Emphasis will also be placed on effective teamwork and communication when dealing with stressful and time-constrained pre-hospital case scenarios.

The unit includes a one (1) week intensive on Casuarina Campus. The intensive week is compulsory, and students are expected to meet all costs for travel and accommodation in relation to the intensive.

Important Information

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the WPAR01 Bachelor of Paramedicine.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply theory and skills to the pre-hospital environment demonstrating effective communication and cultural awareness.
2.	Demonstrate ability to be a competent team member in a working pre-hospital environment.
3.	Discuss common musculoskeletal injuries and their pre-hospital management.
4.	Develop holistic approach towards assessment of trauma, including both physical and mental.
5.	Develop strategies to deal with stressful situations and communicate in a respectful and timely manner to all parties involved.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Reflective journal (3 x 500 words)	30%	1,3,4,5
2.	Clinical skills assessment (4x15 minutes - Hurdle)	40%	1,2,3,4,5
3.	Written Report (1000 words)	30%	1,3,4
4.	Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) (30 mins - Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Alice Springs Campus	ITV,OLR
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	ITV,OLR

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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