Overview
Registered paramedics need to be able to safely and effectively provide care to people throughout the lifespan and across cultural, social, and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This topic will develop your existing skills, knowledge and attitudes to support you to provide evidence-based paramedic care of special populations, with a focus on … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care, culturally safe and effective care to special populations, including obstetrics and paediatrics, within the scope of practice of the registered paramedic.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Discuss contemporary issues regarding the care of obstetric and paediatric patient populations in contemporary paramedicine and within the context of the broader Australian healthcare setting, including Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander cultures, and the social and cultural determinants of health
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Demonstrate sound paramedic skills and knowledge regarding comprehensive care, safe communication practices, and quality use of medications in paediatric and obstetric patient populations
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Integrate with interprofessional healthcare professionals and teams to provide clinically and culturally safe paramedic care, in accordance with the relevant National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
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Recognise and respond to acute health needs of obstetric and paediatric patients and apply skills and knowledge in the paramedic scope of practice to provide optimal care and life support
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Requisites information
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