PAR1011 Foundations of paramedic practice 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR1011 Foundations of paramedic practice 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 16 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 90%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR1011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR1011
2 units list PAR1011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: EPP1011
Corequisite: Course code M2011
Overview
This unit provides students with a standard approach to the assessment of a patient in paramedic care. This will include the patient centred interview, measurement of key vital signs, and the use of key pieces of equipment.
Students will learn about common risks inherent to the paramedic role, and will learn self-protection strategies.
Appropriate and professional communication will be addressed with a specific focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of health communication.
Paramedic clinical practice will be contextualised through supervised clinical experience with a community non-emergency transport ambulance service.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester examination (1 hour) (10%)Exam10%
- Peer feedback (2 x 250 words) (10%)Other10%
- Practical skills exams (2 x 30 mins) (40%) (Hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle40%
- Final examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) (40%) (Hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle40%
- Community placement (32 hours, Pass/Fail) (Hurdle)OtherCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate a standardised clinical approach to the paramedic assessment of ambulance patients;
- 2
Implement the safe and appropriate use of common medical assessment equipment used by paramedics.
- 3
Use strategies to avoid or mitigate the dangers inherent in paramedic practice.
- 4
Use professional language and behaviours appropriate for a paramedic and learn commonly used medical terminology;
- 5
Identify models of communication and explain the barriers to effective communication and how these can impact on patient care.
Workload and teaching
A combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and online activities (6 hours per week), and self-directed study (6 hours per week).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Cameron Gosling
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Caroline D'Aquino
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1011?
PAR1011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PAR1011?
PAR1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PAR1012 and PAR1031. Those lead on to 16 units in all.
When is PAR1011 offered?
In 2020, PAR1011 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR1011 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 90% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.