Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice (DCEHPP)

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1 Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice (DCEHPP) Linda Ross Course Coordinator monash.edu

2 Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice Mission To develop the Department as a comprehensive, integrated and effective centre of research, education and learning, professional development and community service, for the benefit of its students, the industry and the community. Vision The vision is to be recognised as a national and international Centre of Excellence in paramedic education and research 1st & 2nd August

3 What is a Paramedic? Paramedics provide health care for individuals experiencing a vast array of emergency and health related events in the community. Paramedics initiate care and determine the appropriate referral of patients to enable their continuing healthcare needs. A paramedic is also required to liaise with a range of professionals to facilitate appropriate healthcare needs of persons in the community. 1st & 2nd August

4 What makes a paramedic degree a worthwhile pursuit? A challenging and rewarding occupation Good employment opportunities Diverse career paths Flexible working environment Excellent basis for further study Sense of achievement Helping the community 1st & 2nd August

5 Why Monash and DCEHPP? DCEHPP has the most established undergraduate and postgraduate paramedic courses in Australia Excellent reputation of providing quality graduates A wide array and number of clinical placements Small practical class sizes All Academic staff are completing or have completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Staff clinically and professionally active Highest number of PhD qualified academics within the Paramedic discipline in the world The only University to teach the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Health (Aeromedicine & Retrieval) & Graduate Diploma of Emergency Health (Intensive Care Paramedic) 1st & 2nd August

6 Bachelor of Emergency Health & Paramedic Practice 1st & 2nd August

7 Bachelor of Emergency Health & Paramedic Practice All applicants apply via VTAC ~145 places for 2016 Direct entry applications are only accepted if student quota not filled in the VTAC rounds. Only applicable if student has not previously applied via VTAC Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time No mid year in take No electives 1st & 2nd August

8 Bachelor of Emergency Health & Paramedic Practice Year 12 Prerequisite subjects 25 in English or 30 ESL, 25 in mathematics(any) 2015 clearly in ATAR: clearly in ATAR: clearly in ATAR: expected ATAR: ~ students from over 1400 applications in st & 2nd August

9 Bachelor of Emergency Health & Paramedic Practice Non Year 12 Non Year 12 students can meet prerequisites via Year 12 scores as previously stated University study 60+GPA in a minimum of 1 year full time study in a health based course, Nursing, Health Science, Bioscience or any other course that meets prerequisites. TAFE qualifications. Minimum 1 year full time study Diploma or above. 50% of the units must be graded and proof of meeting prerequisites required. No year 12 or University study. It is recommended for the student to undertake 4 single units via Open University. One English, one maths and two level 1 units. 1st & 2nd August

10 Course Structure 1 ST Year Bachelor of Health Sciences Human structure and function 1 & 2 Human health and disease Introduction to public health Introduction to research and evidence The Australian Healthcare System The contemporary paramedic Clinical concepts of paramedic practice 1 1st & 2nd August

11 Course Structure 2 nd Year Emerging challenges in health Health & the human life span Health promotion and disease prevention Clinical concepts of paramedic practice 2 Pharmacotherapy in emergency health Paramedic management of cardiovascular conditions Paramedic management of trauma conditions Paramedic clinical practice (clinical placement) 1st & 2nd August

12 Course Structure 3 rd Year Paramedic management of medical conditions Paramedic management of mental health Paramedic management of respiratory conditions Clinical education, leadership and emergency preparedness Paramedic management of critical care specialty situations Paramedic management of maternal and neonatal health Community care and paramedic practice Integrated clinical practice 1st & 2nd August

13 Course Structure at a glance Year 1 Semester 1 Human structure and function 1 Introduction to research and evidence Introduction to public health The contemporary paramedic Year 1 Semester 2 Human structure and function 2 Human health and disease The Australian healthcare system Clinical concepts of paramedic practice 1 Year 2 Semester 1 Emerging challenges in health Health and the human lifespan Health promotion and disease prevention Clinical concepts of paramedic practice 2 Year 2 Semester 2 Pharmacotherapy in community-based emergency health Paramedic management of cardiovascular conditions Paramedic management of trauma conditions Paramedic clinical practice Year 3 Semester 1 Paramedic management of mental health Paramedic management of respiratory conditions Paramedic management of medical conditions Year 3 Semester 2 Clinical education, leadership and emergency preparedness Community care and paramedic practice Paramedic management of maternal and neonatal health Integrated clinical practice 1st & 2nd August

14 Clinical Placements 40 Ambulance Victoria placements over 3 years 22 other clinical & community placements Requirements:- Police check Working with children check Immunisations Medical & Physical* *The medical & physical assessments are conducted by an AV provider InjuryNET. AV place this condition on all students attending placements. Some conditions may preclude students form passing this requirement. For more information contact InjuryNET st & 2nd August

15 Realistic simulations 1st & 2nd August

16 Small class sizes & professional staff 1st & 2nd August

17 Working with other agencies 1st & 2nd August

18 Volunteering in the community 1st & 2nd August

19 Expanding employment opportunities 1st & 2nd August