PAR1021 Introduction to paramedic research and evidence
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR1021 Introduction to paramedic research and evidence 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.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR1021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR1021
No unit lists PAR1021 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit introduces students to the skills necessary to locate, critique, interpret and summarise relevant evidence. This will provide a solid foundation for an evidence-based approach to clinical decision making in paramedicine.
Students are guided through skill development in searching for and locating evidence. They are introduced to different research methodologies to understand various research paradigms.
This information is used to critique the available literature.
Students will be introduced to both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis; basic descriptive statistics; measurement concepts; and synthesis and reporting of data.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Written report (1,000 words)15%
- Critical appraisal (1,500 words)20%
- Group presentation25%
- Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe different sources of evidence and their roles in paramedic practice.
- 2
Construct and implement effective strategies for searching the health and medical literature.
- 3
Describe quantitative and qualitative techniques for data collection and basic analysis for reporting data.
- 4
Assess bias, limitations and strengths of various research designs.
- 5
Recognise ethical principles and requirements in data collection and interpretation.
- 6
Summarise and communicate evidence for various audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
On-campus: A combination of lectures, tutorials, 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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Cameron Gosling
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Cameron Gosling
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1021?
PAR1021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR1021 offered?
In 2021, PAR1021 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR1021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.