This unit will explore the national and international trends in extended care practice for paramedics as a foundation to the preparation of advanced clinical practice skills required for solo MICA paramedic practitioners. Models of clinical decision making, risk assessment and patient safety will be applied to the solo practitioner setting and practice in advanced clinical skills will be provided. Strategies for the management of clinical emergencies as a solo practitioner will be explored. The unit will also prepare the MICA paramedic for the important role of health commander in multicasualty incidents. -- Course Website
Instructor: Ms Ingrid Brooks, Ms Andrea Wyatt
Prerequisites: This unit is only available to students sponsored by Ambulance Victoria.
