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 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit, you will gain strong foundational knowledge and skills in how an evidence-based approach can support clinical decision-making in your paramedicine practice. You will be introduced to a variety of research methods which can influence and impact on clinical practice guidelines and decision-making.
In this unit, you will undertake critical analysis and explore how bias, limitations, and ethical principles can play a significant part in paramedic research and evidence-based professional practice. The knowledge and skills you learn in this unit will enable you to practice within a framework of making informed, evidence-based, reasonable, and professional decisions.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Evidence-based practice oral presentationPresentation30%
- Critical appraisal quizQuiz / Test40%
- Evidence in practiceWritten30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain different research approaches and their purpose in generating evidence.
- 2
Construct and implement effective strategies for searching and reviewing literature and sources of evidence.
- 3
Appraise the quality, strengths, limitations, and potential bias of research evidence.
- 4
Explain ethical principles and requirements for research.
- 5
Integrate cultural responsiveness and reflexivity into the evidence-based practice process.
- 6
Translate research evidence for different audiences, using both academic and professional modalities.
- 7
Utilise contemporary evidence to inform paramedic practice.
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
- Rachel Peasey
- Chief Examiners
- Charlton Quitoriano
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1021?
PAR1021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR1021 offered?
In 2026, PAR1021 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR1021 have an exam?
No. PAR1021 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.