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 2023 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 55%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR2032
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR2032
No unit lists PAR2032 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: PAR2031
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code M2011 or 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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Mental health assessments (2 x 30 mins - 10% each)20%
- Educational Pamphlet and video25%
- Mid-semester exam (1 hour)Exam15%
- Final exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle40%
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 current Mental Health 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
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
6 hours per week involving online lectures, online learning activities, tutorials, practicals, small group exercises and 6 hours of self directed study per week
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Natalie Fonda
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Rob Sanders
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR2032?
PAR2032 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR2032 offered?
In 2023, PAR2032 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR2032 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 55% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.