PAR1031 Professionalism in paramedic practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR1031 Professionalism in paramedic practice is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before PAR1031
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After PAR1031
No unit lists PAR1031 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M2011
Overview
In this unit, you will examine the current and evolving role of the paramedic and how paramedicine is practiced in Australia. You will focus on health and wellbeing preparedness to support career longevity, learning about resilience, self-care strategies, and the challenges of working in a highly dynamic environment.
You will explore professional standards and competencies and develop an understanding of professional behaviours, communication methods, and legal and ethical issues such as consent and negligence.
You will also complete the Allies in Indigenous Health module where you will learn about healthcare equity for Indigenous peoples, develop cultural safety, and critically reflect on their own worldview's impact on Indigenous peoples.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Preparedness for practice plan (1,000 words)Examination20%
- Legal and ethical case study (3,000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle40%
- Patient centred care group presentation and self-reflection (10 minutes and 300 words)PresentationCompetency 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 the breadth of professional paramedic practice and explain the importance of professional standards and bodies.
- 2
Identify health and well-being issues relevant to paramedic practice and propose strategies to build resilience and career longevity.
- 3
Apply relevant legal and ethical principles to paramedic practice and patient care.
- 4
Describe professional communication and explain fit for purpose communication strategies.
- 5
Discuss the provision of culturally safe patient centred healthcare practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and vulnerable populations.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
On-campus: 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
- Charlton Quitoriano
- Unit Coordinators
- Rebecca Paleka
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1031?
None, but you must take PAR1011 before or alongside it.
When is PAR1031 offered?
In 2027, PAR1031 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR1031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.