Paramedic Theory and
Management
577111 (15 Points)
Paper overview
Paramedic Theory and Management is a 15 point level 7 paper that is a compulsory paper from the
BHSC in Paramedicine programme. The primary focus of this paper is the pathophysiology of disease
and trauma associated with special populations of patients – these being the paediatric, obstetric, mental
health, the older patient and patients affected by toxidromes. The learning in this paper “rounds” out
teaching received so far within the degree that has focussed largely on the adult patient.
Who can study this paper?
This paper is for people enrolled in either AK1013 Graduate Diploma in Health Science or AK3680
Bachelors of Health Science in Paramedicine who have satisfied the pre-requisites:
 There are four prerequisites which must be successfully completed these are: 576401, 576103,
527118 and 577101.
What you can expect to learn
This paper covers the following topics:
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The anatomical and physiological nuances associated with paediatrics, obstetric and older
persons and the impact these have on patient care plans.
Epidemiology, presentation and management of abnormal obstetrics, medical and trauma
presentations of the paediatric and older person.
Toxidromes.
Mental health: assessment, overview of psychosis and management.
What you need to study this paper
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To study this paper it is essential you have a computer, internet (broadband preferred), and email
access
Course texts:
 Bledsoe, B., Porter, R., Cherry, R. (2006). Essentials of Paramedic Care (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Prentice-Hall.
 Porth, C. M. (2005). Pathophysiology – concepts of altered health states (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA:
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
 Murray, L., Daly, F., Little, M., & Cadogan, M. (2011). Toxicology handbook (2nd ed.).Sydney: Churchill
Livingstone.
 National Ambulance Sector Clinical Working Group (2011). Clinical Practice Guidelines. Wellington New
Zealand: Author
Teaching style, dates and location details
The course content delivery will be achieved through in classroom-based workshops, online interactive
study and self-directed learning. In semester 1 the paper is delivered at both the Christchurch and North
Shore campuses, in second semester the paper is available at the Christchurch campus only. The
paper is delivered using a combination of three short block courses, weekly lectures and online tasks.
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2013 Course Information
Paper Hours
Classroom / Workshops
Online and self-directed
150 hours
75 hours
75 hours
If numbers warrant the block courses may be repeated (streams). Full timetable information is available
on the website – follow the link
http://www.aut.ac.nz/study-at-aut/study-areas/health-sciences/paramedic-and-emergency-management/timetable
Semester
Code
Occurrence
Campus Location
Dates for Block Course
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577111
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North Shore Campus
1
577111
C1
Christchurch Campus
2
577111
C2
Christchurch Campus
27 Feb – 1 March
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5 April
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9 – 10 May
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6 – 8 March
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3 April
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14 -15 May
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17 – 19 July
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21 August
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25 – 26 September
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Lecture
Weekly on Fridays
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starting 15 March
Time: 1300-1500
Weekly starting the
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11 March – day and
time to be negotiated
Weekly starting the
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22 July – day and
time to be negotiated
Clinical Placement:
There is a total of 84 hours (7 shifts) of clinical placement attached to this paper. Two shifts will be in a
paediatric emergency department (or assessment unit). The remaining five shifts are elective and may
be a combination of clinical placements in: mental health, older persons unit, community health facility
(Alzheimer’s unit, rest home, hospice or birthing unit) and emergency ambulance.
How much time will I need to commit to the paper?
This is dependent on the speed at which you learn and work, but on average this paper typically involves
around 6-10 hours per week.
How much does this paper cost?
The tuition fees for Paramedic Theory and Management in 2012 was NZ$ 845 ($670 tuition and $175
clinical placement fees). Additional fees for study may include; a learner services levy, student
association (AUSM) fee, charges and paper activity fees. Please contact us for further information
(International students email [email protected]).
How this paper will be assessed
 Written examinations (PeerWise, online MCQ tests and 3 hour exam)
 Written Assignment (2000 words)
Enrolment process
Returning undergraduate students
Go online to AUT online, login and go the My Organisations FHES_ORG (Faculty of Health and
Environmental Sciences)
A. Navigate to the ‘Student Forms’ ‘Returning Student Paper Options Form’ ‘Health Care Practice’
B. Then , download the AK3680 Bachelor in Health Science Paramedicine form for 2013
C. Completed the form and email to Tania Davids [email protected]