Year 1 Course Specifications Remote Paramedic Practice
RPP101: Remote Emergency Medical Technician
COMPULSORY
RPP101 provides the knowledge and skills needed to provide Basic Life Support medical assessment and treatment for casualties found in remote and austere environments. Content areas include: airway management, history taking, techniques of the physical examination, patient assessment, clinical decision making, communications, documentation and assessment-based management.
- Learn to manage medical emergencies independently that require problem-solving techniques where there are many factors, some of which interact and lead to unpredictable outcomes.
- Show creativity in managing medical emergencies, manages people and reviews performance of self and others; trains others to assist during medical emergencies.
- Express a comprehensive internalised personal world view by utilising the Gibbs reflective model for reflecting on past performance.
- Learn skills to undertake further emergency medical studies with a degree of autonomy.
- Build on their foundational knowledge of the patient assessment and develop advanced concepts in medical treatment for injuries found in remote and austere environments.
- Develop strategic and creative responses in researching solutions to well defined concrete and abstract problems.
- Learn to make judgements based on knowledge of relevant social and ethical issues surrounding patient assessment, trauma assessment and medical assessment including the treatments for medical emergencies found in resource poor environments.
- Understand advanced textbooks that will lead to further academic medical learning and will research solutions to abstract medical problems.
- Demonstrate operational capacity and medical management skills using creativity and improvisation.
- Interact with other medical team members to convey abstract and concrete medical solutions to emergencies.
- Formulate practical and theoretical responses to abstract and concrete medical problems and make judgements on social and ethical issues pertaining to the medical casualty.
- Evaluate their own medical learning and will improve key competences for further medical learning and will promote team training.
- Show responsibility for the reflective and efficient management of medical emergencies within agreed timeframes.
- Demonstrate the assessment and treatment of BLS injuries.
- Demonstrate the use of the medical equipment found in a Basic Life Support emergency vehicle.
- Transfer patients/clients in and out of bed from stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Demonstrate the use of BLS airway adjuncts.
- Perform a trauma and medical assessment.
- Demonstrate how to stop catastrophic and non-catastrophic bleeding
- Demonstrate the knowledge and use of the pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, glucometer, oxygen administration, oral suctioning, and spinal immobilisation.
- Demonstrate splinting and immobilisation techniques.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and administration of BLS drugs.
250 Hours
Online : 70%
Classroom: 30%
10 ECTS/ECVETs
ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING
Online exams: 40%
Classroom exams: 60%
Grades are set from the EU grading scheme:
Scale          Grade Description
80-100%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Distinction
70-79%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Merit
55-69%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pass
45-54%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Compensated Pass
0-34%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lower Fail
Core Reading List
- Field Guide for Remote Practitioners by CoROM, 2ndedit.2020 ISBN 97899957913082.
- Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injuredby American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)ISBN 128408017X
Supplementary Reading List
- Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine,2015 ISBN 0199688419
- Auerbach’s Wilderness Medicine, 2016 ISBN 0323359426
- Providing Care in Extreme Environments, 2016 ISBN9780071847629
RPP102: Applied Human Sciences
This module introduces human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology and pharmacology and includes
concepts related to basic chemistry; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; functions of cells, tissues, organs, and systems;
pathophysiology and associated medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on applying content to signs, symptoms,
and treatments; and situations commonly seen by remote paramedics. Upon course completion, students should be able
to demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure and
function of the human body.
- Learn the anatomy, pathophysiology, microbiology and pharmacological processes found in human biology and how to independently learn through problem – solving techniques.
- Show creativity in understanding these processes and will review their performance through Gibbs Reflective practices.
- Express a comprehensive internalised personal world view by utilising the Gibbs reflective model for reflecting on past performance.
- Learn skills to undertake further studies inhuman biology as they progress through the programme.
- Build on foundational knowledge of the biological sciences and develop advanced concepts in human biological sciences that will assist them in their medical skills needed in remote and austere environments.
- Develop strategic and creative responsesin researching solutions to well defined concrete andabstract problems.
- Learn to make judgements based on knowledge of relevant social and ethical issues surrounding anatomy, pathophysiology, microbiology and pharmacology.
- Understand anatomy processes found in human biology.
- Understand physiology processes found in human biology.
- Demonstrate laboratory skills required in remote clinics.
- Understand pharmacology found in human biological medicine.
- Assess the pathophysiology of common ailments and injuries and apply critical thinking and decision making for the patient.
- Assess the anatomical structures and the pathology foundin medical practice pertaining to human anatomy.
- Assess casualty and common ailments found within the pathophysiology pathways of infectious diseases.
- Understand the basic concepts of pharmacology.
250 Hours
Online : 100%
10 ECTS/ECVETs
ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING
Online exams: 40%
Classroom exams: 60%
Grades are set from the EU grading scheme:
Scale          Grade Description
80-100%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Distinction
70-79%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Merit
55-69%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pass
45-54%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Compensated Pass
0-34%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lower Fail
Core Reading List
- Hurst Reviews Pathophysiology Review, 2008 ISBN:9780071642743
- Anatomy and Physiology 2017, ISBN 1-947172-04-23.
- Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets (UKedition), 2016 ISBN 1284294234
Supplementary Reading List.
- Nancy Caroline’s Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy, 2018 ISBN14963982462.
- Human Anatomy 6th edition, 2016 ISBN 0134156412
RPP103: Fundamentals of Paramedic Science
This module focuses on the basic concepts, skills and principles that are required for a fundamental safe practice for the remote paramedic. It uses an evidence-based approach to describe and demonstrate safe, professional practice in the remote clinical setting. It will introduce direct and indirect factors that influence patient care. It covers how relationships between health care professionals and casualties can be enhanced through effective communication, best practice medical skills and thinking outside of the box.
- Learn to Assess and treat trauma casualties independently that require problem-solving techniques where there are many factors, some of which interact and lead to unpredictable outcomes.
- Show creativity in managing ALS patient assessment, whilst managing people and will review performance of self and others using the Gibbs reflective model and will train others to assist during medical emergencies.
- Express a comprehensive internalized personal world view by utilizing the Gibbs reflective model for reflecting on past performance.
- Learn skills to undertake further emergency medical studies with a degree of autonomy.
- Build on their foundational knowledge of the trauma patient assessment and the kinematics of trauma related injuries whilst developing advanced concepts in trauma treatment for injuries found in remote and austere environments.
- Develop strategic and creative responses in researching solutions to well defined concrete and abstract problems.
- Learn to make judgements based on knowledge of relevant social and ethical issues surrounding patient assessment, trauma assessment and medical assessment including the treatments for medical emergencies found in resource poor environment.
- Interpret and apply assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression to implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for an acutely injured patient.
- Understand advanced textbooks that will lead to further academic medical learning and will research solutions to the causes and pathophysiology into the management of trauma states.
- Demonstrate operational capacity and medical management skills using creativity and improvisation.
- Interact with other medical team members to convey abstract and concrete medical solutions to emergencies.
- Formulate practical and theoretical responses to abstract and concrete medical problems and make judgments on social and ethical issues pertaining to the trauma casualty.
- Evaluate their own medical learning and will improve key competences for further medical learning as well as promote team training.
- Show responsibility for the reflective and efficient management of medical emergencies within agreed time frames.
250 Hours
Online : 100%
10 ECTS/ECVETs
ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING
Online exams: 40%
Classroom exams: 60%
Grades are set from the EU grading scheme:
Scale          Grade Description
80-100%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Distinction
70-79%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Merit
55-69%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pass
45-54%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Compensated Pass
0-34%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lower Fail
Core Reading List
- Hurst Reviews Pathophysiology Review, 2008 ISBN:9780071642743
- Anatomy and Physiology 2017, ISBN 1-947172-04-23.
- Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets (UKedition), 2016 ISBN 1284294234
Supplementary Reading List
- Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy, 2018 ISBN14963982462.
- Human Anatomy 6th edition, 2016 ISBN 0134156412
RPP104: Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
This module provides hands-on skills and case-based learning that builds on the concepts found in RPP103. This three-week module is a comprehensive introduction to the paramedic profession and the practice of advanced medical skills in the remote prehospital environment. Through a variety of didactic and clinical experiences, students will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the remote paramedic practice. The module strongly emphasises developing an evidence-based, assessment-based approach to casualty care that leads to appropriate treatment and evacuation of the critical casualty. The classroom location is Pretty Bay, Malta.
- Obtain an advanced understanding of medical and trauma casualties found in the remote and austere setting.
- Learn problem-solving techniques where there are many factors, some of which interact and lead to unpredictable outcomes.
- Show creativity in managing Pharmacology, Patient Assessment, Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision Making, whilst managing the medical team and will review performance of self and others using the Gibbs reflective practice.
- Train others to assist him during medical emergencies.
- Express a comprehensive internalized personal world view by utilizing the Gibbs reflective model for reflecting on past performance.
- Learn skills to undertake further emergency medical studies with a degree of autonomy.
- Build on their foundational knowledge of the paramedic assessment and develop hands-on skills in medical treatment for injuries found in remote and austere environments.
- Develop strategic and creative responses in researching solutions to well defined concrete and abstract problems.
- Learn to make judgements based on knowledge of relevant social and ethical issues surrounding patient assessment, trauma assessment and medical assessment including the treatments for medical emergencies found in resource poor environments.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of: Airway Management, Medical assessment, Respiratory Emergencies, Cardiovascular Emergencies, Neurologic Emergencies, Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Emergencies, Endocrine Emergencies, Haematologic Emergencies, Immunologic Emergencies, Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury, Shock and Resuscitation, Special Patient Populations.
75 Hours
Online : 60%
Classroom: 40%
15 ECTS/ECVETs
ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING
Online exams: 40%
Classroom exams: 60%
Grades are set from the EU grading scheme:
Scale          Grade Description
80-100%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Distinction
70-79%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Merit
55-69%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pass
45-54%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Compensated Pass
0-34%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lower Fail
Core Reading List
- Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets (UK edition), 2016 ISBN 1284294234
Supplementary Reading List
- Field Guide for Remote Practitioners by CoROM, 2ndedit. 2020ISBN 97899957913082
- Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach,2019 ISBN 1119462959
RPP105: Clinical Practicum
This compulsory module provides hands-on clinical experience to practice and perfects the skills learned in RPP104. The 375 hours of clinical placement are conducted under the direct supervision of a medical doctor or advanced practitioner.
The module aims to build on the concepts of assessing and managing a patient in the remote out-of-hospital environment. It will provide students with advanced knowledge, understanding and skills to undertake preliminary patient assessment and treatment, and will introduce them to the range of management options available for paramedics within a defined range of situations. This knowledge, and the skills gained during the module, will directly assist them in preparing for their placement modules.
- Apply their knowledge on how to manage medical emergencies independently that require problem-solving techniques where there are many factors, some of which interact and lead to unpredictable outcomes.
Demonstrate creativity in managing medical emergencies during the practice placements. Manage the medical response team and will review the performance of self and others. Train others to assist him during medical emergencies. - Express a comprehensive internalized personal world view by utilizing the Gibbs reflective model for reflecting on past and future performance.
- Learn skills to undertake further emergency medical studies with a degree of autonomy.
- Build on their advanced knowledge of the patient assessment and provide hands-on treatment using these advanced concepts in emergency medicine for injuries found in remote and austere environments.
- Demonstrate strategic and creative responses in researching solutions to well-defined concrete and abstract problems found in the clinical practice.
- Demonstrate making judgements during the clinical practicum that are based on knowledge of relevant social and ethical issues surrounding patient assessment, trauma assessment and medical assessment including the treatments for medical emergencies found in resource poor environments.
- Demonstrate the didactic and practical skills learned during the first year of the programme. These practical hours will be where the delegate can practice the remote paramedic clinical skills required for a career as a healthcare practitioner
375 Hours
Classroom: 100%
15 ECTS/ECVETs
ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING
Practicum performance assessment: 50%
Final reflective paper: 50%
Grades are set from the EU grading scheme:
Scale          Grade Description
80-100%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Distinction
70-79%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Merit
55-69%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pass
45-54%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Compensated Pass
0-34%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lower Fail
Core Reading List
- Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets (UK edition),2016 ISBN 1284294234
Supplemental Reading List
- Field Guide for Remote Practitioners by CoROM, 2nd edit. 2020 ISBN 9789995791308
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