Overview
In this unit, you will apply evidence-based knowledge of pathophysiology to identify and differentiate between a broad range of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. You will learn to accurately interpret electrocardiographs (ECGs) and diagnose coronary conditions, including dysrhythmias and acute coronary syndromes. In addition, you will integrate knowledge of current evidence-based practice to articulate and undertake appropriate clinical assessments, skills and interventions in managing cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. In doing so, you will incorporate the principles of safe, professional, ethical and culturally safe practice as it relates to paramedicine.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology PMSC12007 Foundations of Paramedicine B PMSC12002 Clinical Paramedic Practice 1 Please note: Any student who has not successfully completed a PMSC residential school within the preceding 12 months should consult with the Head of Course to discuss completing a PMSC12001 Applied Paramedic Practice refresher. This ensures currency with all contemporary skills and procedures in line with industry standards and professional capabilities.
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 1 - 2027
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).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.