PAR2022 Paramedic management of trauma conditions
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR2022 Paramedic management of trauma conditions is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 65%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR2022
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR2022
1 unit list PAR2022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: PAR2011 AND PAR2031
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code M2011
Overview
This unit continues to develop the role of the paramedic as a clinician by extending clinical examination and decision making skills that were introduced in previous clinical units.
The unit addresses injury and injury prevention across the lifespan, with specific reference to commonly encountered acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, injury.
The unit will be case based, and will include clinical skills laboratories and simulation to develop essential clinical skills, clinical problem solving and decision making competencies. The scope of the unit includes developing the skills needed to provide general health care as well as care at an advanced life support level.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester examination ( 1 hour and 30 minutes)Quiz / Test25%
- Clinical portfolio.Portfolio35%
- End of semester examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExaminationCompetency hurdle40%
- End of semester practical scenario (Pass / Fail)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the epidemiology, population health and pathology related to injuries and commonly encountered in paramedic practice.
- 2
Describe criteria used to identify major trauma and demonstrate the application of pre-hospital trauma triage guidelines.
- 3
Identify and evaluate evidence that informs paramedic clinical practice guidelines used to care for patients with injury.
- 4
Relate the pharmacology of drugs and fluids used by paramedics for the management of injury to drug indications and actions.
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to integrate the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to the assessment and management of patients with injury in real time simulation.
- 6
Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills related to the management of trauma patients.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
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
- Lorna Martin
- Unit Coordinators
- Lorna Martin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR2022?
PAR2022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PAR2022?
PAR2022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR3033.
When is PAR2022 offered?
In 2025, PAR2022 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does PAR2022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 65% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.