Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 2

This unit progresses the students clinical practice in a state operated ambulance service. In a supernumerary capacity, students will be supervised and under the direction of service nominated Paramedic crews throughout their practicum placement at service nominated locations. At the discretion of the Paramedic in charge and when safe and appropriate students deemed competent will have the opportunity to practice skills and general patient care. They will be under the direct supervision of their Clinical preceptor at all times and will be permitted to perform tasks at a level commensurate with their training. The Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 2 requires students to undertake the equivalent of 80 hours of day, afternoon or evening shifts. A logbook will be utilised to record experiences and skills. A reflective journal will also be maintained to demonstrate the critical reflection of the students experience. It is a requirement of the course that students undertake clinical placements with Ambulance Victoria (AV), in both rural and metropolitan areas. It is a requirement of AV that all students must be both medically and physically fit for placement on their operational vehicles. Applicants are advised that comprehensive assessments by AV's approved health provider and a police record check must be undertaken prior to commencement of study, details of which will be sent out prior to the beginning of the Academic year.

•Students are at all times expected to undertake placement duties under the direct supervision of a qualified Ambulance Paramedic. Regardless of previous experience, unless extraordinarily extenuating circumstances exist this is considered without exception. Under normal circumstances students are not permitted to perform any procedure which is outside of the “scope of practice” for the student’s current skill set. Content of the Clinical placement component of Semester one of the Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine includes
•Clinical practice - across a variety of patient conditions in diverse clinical settings.
•Professional expectations of students undertaking clinical placement.
•Developing a structured clinical approach.
•Principles and practice over a range of clinical applications including specific skills in management of Trauma and Medical patients in the pre-hospital setting.
•Pharmacology specific to relevant Clinical Practice Guidelines.
•Medication calculation.
•Medication administration.