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 2024 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 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 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit you will develop 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.
You are guided through skill development in searching for and locating evidence. You will be introduced to different research methodologies to understand various research paradigms and how to apply them.
You will use this information to critique the available literature.
You 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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Written report (1,000 words)20%
- Critical appraisal (1,500 words)30%
- Research portfolio (3,000 words and 10 minute presentation)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Utilise different sources of evidence to demonstrate impact on 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 research designs.
- 5
Explain ethical principles and requirements in data collection and interpretation.
- 6
Summarise and communicate research evidence using different modalities.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- 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
- Ms Alice Svikers
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1021?
PAR1021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR1021 offered?
In 2024, PAR1021 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR1021 have an exam?
No. PAR1021 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.