PAR1032 Paramedicine in the Australian health care system
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR1032 Paramedicine in the Australian health care system is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR1032
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR1032
No unit lists PAR1032 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to public health and the Australian healthcare system, exploring population health, social determinants, and health promotion. You will develop an understanding of how biopsychosocial and environmental factors influence health outcomes and apply professional communication strategies with diverse communities.
Using case studies relevant to paramedic practice, you will examine aged care, disability, mental health, and acute care. The unit will also cover healthcare system structure, policies, funding, and interprofessional collaboration to support effective, holistic care and improved patient outcomes.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Health communication portfolioPortfolio60%
- Patient experience interviewExercise40%
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
Apply the principles of public health practice and health promotion to common health issues.
- 2
Discuss how biopsychosocial and environmental determinants influence health outcomes across population diversity.
- 3
Apply professional and inclusive communication strategies to engage with diverse audiences.
- 4
Describe the structure of the Australian healthcare system and the pathways through which people access care.
- 5
Differentiate the polices, regulations and funding arrangements that shape and impact on the Australian healthcare system
- 6
Identify and compare how professionals in different healthcare sectors work collaboratively to deliver care and support patient outcomes.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
On-campus: A combination of online lecture, tutorials, and online activities (6 hours per week), and self-directed study (6 hours per week).
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Stephanie Binks
- Unit Coordinators
- Charlton Quitoriano
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1032?
PAR1032 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR1032 offered?
In 2026, PAR1032 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR1032 have an exam?
No. PAR1032 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.