PAR1022 Health and disease across the lifespan
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR1022 Health and disease across the lifespan is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs BMA1011.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before PAR1022
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PAR1022
No unit lists PAR1022 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M2011
Overview
This unit uses the framework of human development to examine health throughout the lifespan.
Physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural and psychosocial development and the impact of culture on health will be examined.
An introduction is provided to the course of disease for common health conditions relevant to paramedic practice, and their impact on individuals and populations. The unit outlines different types of disease, and explores common diseases from pathophysiological, psychosocial, and epidemiological perspectives.
The course of disease, and contributing and risk factors at the individual and social levels are explored, as well as the consequences for individuals, health systems, and society.
Particular conditions considered will vary but will include diseases across the communicable, non-communicable, acute, chronic and degenerative conditions relevant to paramedic practice.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizzesQuiz / Test20%
- Case report on a relevant health conditionProjectCompetency hurdle40%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExaminationCompetency hurdle40%
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
Describe physical, cognitive, and psychosocial milestones of human development throughout the lifespan, applying contemporary theories of development.
- 2
Describe the biological basis, epidemiology, pathophysiology and course of disease for common acute and chronic health issues that occur across the lifespan.
- 3
Identify the individual, social and cultural factors contributing to selected human disease health and development.
- 4
Explain the consequences of selected human diseases for health systems and society.
- 5
Summarise theoretical perspectives on grieving and loss.
- 6
Develop organisational and communication skills in a small team environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
Private study - 8 hours per week
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Charlton Quitoriano
- Unit Coordinators
- Lorna Martin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1022?
You need BMA1011 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is PAR1022 offered?
In 2027, PAR1022 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does PAR1022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.