PAR2031 Pharmacotherapy in paramedic practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR2031 Pharmacotherapy in paramedic practice is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs PAR1012 and BMA1012 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR2031
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PAR2031
1 unit list PAR2031 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Course code M2011
Overview
In this unit, you will develop knowledge, skills, and clinical judgement in pharmacotherapy as it applies to community-based emergency health. You will explore the wide range of pharmaceutical agents that paramedics encounter in practice and examine the social, political, legal, and ethical implications of drug use and misuse for individuals, families, and communities.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Pharmacology portfolioExercise40%
- Drug calculations test (1 hour)Quiz / TestCompetency hurdle20%
- Written examExamination40%
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
Evaluate pharmacological principles to select and administer appropriate medications in paramedic practice.
- 2
Demonstrate proficiency in the calculation of drugs for administration by paramedics
- 3
Formulate culturally-safe and evidence-based pharmaceutical education for patients and carers that fosters informed decision-making.
- 4
Incorporate principles of planetary health and social responsibility to paramedic practice.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures-
- Tutorials-
- Teaching approachActive learning
A combination of lectures, tutorials 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
- Callum Shepherd
- Unit Coordinators
- Charlton Quitoriano
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR2031?
You need PAR1012 and BMA1012 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PAR2031?
PAR2031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR2032. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is PAR2031 offered?
In 2026, PAR2031 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR2031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.