Course description

Paediatric Emergencies will build on the knowledge obtained in the foundational science (ANAT1100, BIOM1100, PATH1000, PCOL2000) and clinical skills (PMDC2100, PMDC2200) courses. Students will gain specific knowledge of common paediatric emergencies encountered by paramedics. Teaching will include the presentation, history, risk factors & clinical management of each of these emergencies, and will identify the differences in presentation and management of paediatric patients. The aim of the course is to enable students to correctly diagnose and competently manage any paediatric emergency/potential emergency relevant to their practice as a paramedic. Students will also be expected to use an evidence-based practice approach to the clinical management of their paediatric patients. This course will be delivered over seven weeks following the six week on-road clinical placement block.

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