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 2024 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR2032
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR2032
1 unit list PAR2032 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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, history and current state of mental health in Australia with particular emphasis on community based care.
Acute and chronic mental health concerns commonly encountered by paramedics are investigated among an array of population groups, including Indigenous Australians and adolescents. This extends to carers and family members of clients encountered in the community.
The unit is case-based, integrating material from the five themes and the underpinning biomedical, social and clinical sciences, and including clinical skills and practical case-based scenarios to develop essential communication, assessment and management to build clinicians who excel in clinical problem solving and decision making competencies.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Mental Health OSCE (20 mins per student during class time)Competency hurdle30%
- Educational pamphlet and video30%
- Final exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamCompetency hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse the epidemiology, pathology and clinical manifestations of mental health conditions commonly encountered in paramedic practice.
- 2
Communicate effectively with people who are experiencing disturbances of thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
- 3
Demonstrate and apply mental health assessment to patients in line with paramedic practice.
- 4
Comply with the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022) guidelines when carrying out a search and search procedure on patients with a mental health emergency.
- 5
Evaluate and apply safe therapeutic interventions appropriate to managing a mental health emergency in the community setting.
- 6
Initiate and apply appropriate care for patients, family members and carers of people with mental health conditions.
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Amanda Abbass
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Natalie Fonda
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR2032?
PAR2032 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PAR2032?
PAR2032 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR3033.
When is PAR2032 offered?
In 2024, PAR2032 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR2032 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.