PAR2032 Paramedic management of mental health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR2032 Paramedic management of mental health is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs PAR2031 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR2032
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PAR2032
4 units list PAR2032 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: BEH2201
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code M20021
Overview
This unit continues to develop the role of the paramedic as a clinician who is able to assess and care for patients with mental health problems in the community.
The unit addresses the epidemiology and history of mental health in Australia, and the features of care systems with particular emphasis on community based care.
Acute and chronic medical mental health problems commonly encountered by paramedics are investigated. The special needs of Indigenous persons and those from non-English speaking backgrounds are investigated.
The unit is case-based, integrating material from the five themes and the underpinning biomedical, social and clinical sciences, and including clinical skills, laboratory and simulation scenarios to develop essential communication, assessment and management clinical skills, and clinical problem solving and decision making competencies.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Mental status assessmentOther20%
- Educational PamphletOther20%
- Mid-semester exam (1 hour)Exam20%
- Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamCompetency hurdle40%
- AttendanceOtherCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the epidemiology, population health, pathology and clinical manifestations of mental illness commonly encountered in paramedic practice.
- 2
Communicate effectively with people who are experiencing disturbances of thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
- 3
Perform a mental status assessment as applied to paramedic practice.
- 4
Comply with the Victorian Mental Health Act (2014) guidelines when carrying out a search and search procedure on patients with a mental health emergency
- 5
Identify and apply therapeutic interventions and techniques appropriate to managing a mental health emergency in the community setting.
- 6
Initiate appropriate care for patients with mental health issues, family members and carers in response to correctly identifying factors contributing to the situation.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
6 hours per week involving lectures, online learning, tutorials and small group exercises.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Jessica Lacey
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Cameron Gosling
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR2032?
You need PAR2031 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PAR2032?
PAR2032 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including PAR3011, PAR3021, PAR3031 and PAR3033. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is PAR2032 offered?
In 2020, PAR2032 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does PAR2032 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.