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SBI301 - Paediatrics in Paramedicine

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Paramedicine

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SBI273) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (SBI274)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

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.

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.	Develop the skills to communicate effectively in a culturally aware manner when dealing with paediatric patients and their carers.
2.	Critically analyse the differences between adult and paediatric physiology.
3.	Critically analyse the haemodynamic considerations and drug dosage calculations of paediatrics.
4.	Design and implement a management plan for common paediatric emergencies.
5.	Present the entire process of care for paediatric patients, inclusive of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation with a focus on promoting optimal care in the pre hospital environment.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (2 x 30 minutes)	30%	2,3,4
2.	Essay (1500 words)	30%	1,2,3,5
3.	Clinical skills assessment (4 x 15 minutes) (Hurdle)	40%	1,3,4,5

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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