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 2021 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 90%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester examination (1 hour)10%
- Peer feedback (2 x 250 words)10%
- Practical skills exams (2 x 30 mins)Competency hurdle40%
- Final examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle40%
- Community placement (32 hours, Pass/Fail)Competency 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
- Practical activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
A combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and online activities (6 hours per week), and self-directed study (6 hours per week).
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Cameron Gosling
- Unit Coordinators
- Samantha Rossetti
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 8 units in all.
When is PAR1011 offered?
In 2021, 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.