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 2020 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 15 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR1031
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After PAR1031
1 unit list PAR1031 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit examines the current and evolving role of the paramedic and explores how prehospital medicine is practiced in Australia.
The importance of sound physical and mental preparedness for the role of a paramedic will be emphasised. Students will learn about resilience, essential self-care strategies, the challenges of working within a highly dynamic field, and having to deal with adverse and often potentially dangerous situations.
Professionalism and interpersonal communication will be addressed with a specific focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of health communication.
The legal context for paramedic practice is discussed, including the medico-legal concepts of professionalism and ethics, and essential legal aspects of paramedic care, such as consent and negligence.
These skills will be delivered in online and face to face lessons, and further developed in simulated settings.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Preparedness plan (500 words 2 minute video) (20%)Other20%
- Legal Case Study (1,500 words short answer questions) (30%)Other30%
- Practical class activities (10%)Other10%
- Final exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) (40%) (Hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe contemporary paramedic practice and identify how ambulance services operate within Australia
- 2
Recognise key hazards and challenges to wellbeing faced by paramedics, and implement essential self-care skills to ensure success in future practice
- 3
Identify and use professional language and behaviours appropriate for a paramedic practice
- 4
Define commonly used medical terminology
- 5
Describe models of communication and explain the barriers to effective communication and how these can impact patient care
- 6
Describe and discuss legal and ethical concepts pertaining to the delivery of paramedic care
Workload and teaching
On-campus: A combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and online activities (6 hours per week), and self-directed study (6 hours per week).
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Priya Reddy
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Caroline D'Aquino
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1031?
None, but you must take PAR1011 before or alongside it.
What can I take after PAR1031?
PAR1031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR1012. Those lead on to 15 units in all.
When is PAR1031 offered?
In 2020, PAR1031 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR1031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.