PAR5240 · Aeromedical retrieval rescue for intensive care paramedics

Overview

This unit addresses the role of the aeromedical team and the use of fixed and rotary wing aircraft within search and rescue. The content related to air search techniques will include search patterns, homing techniques and observer procedures. Rescue techniques will focus on the rotary wing aircraft aeromedical rescue team and the specific skill of stabilising and packaging the patient for winching to safety. The safety requirements of search and rescue will be emphasised, and post impact land survival techniques, water safety and sea survival will be discussed.

Areas of study: Paramedic practice

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Examine the role of fixed and rotary wing aircraft and the aeromedical team in search and rescue;
2. Contrast air search techniques including the role of the observer;
3. Evaluate the specific requirements for packaging patients for rescue;
4. Compare different survival techniques on land and in sea;
5. Examine in helicopter winching techniques; and
6. Assess the required elements of aeromedical retrieval rescue pertaining to their professional role.

Workload

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.