PAR3011 Paramedic management of medical conditions
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR3011 Paramedic management of medical conditions is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs PAR2022, PAR2032, PAR2012 and PAR2020 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 65%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR3011
After PAR3011
2 units list PAR3011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
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 explores commonly encountered acute and chronic health emergencies, with a focus on pain management. Using a combination of case-based learning, clinical laboratory work and simulation, this unit will develop the essential clinical skills, clinical problem solving and decision-making competencies in managing common health emergencies.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly short MCQ tests (10 minutes) (10%)In class test10%
- Mid-semester examination (25%)Exam25%
- Clinical portfolio (25%)Folio25%
- Written examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) (40%) (Hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle40%
- End of semester practical assessment (Pass / Fail) (Hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the epidemiology, population health, and pathology related to acute and chronic emergency medical conditions commonly encountered in paramedic practice;
- 2
Describe the clinical manifestations of the selected medical conditions commonly encountered in paramedic practice;
- 3
Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to the assessment and management of patients with selected acute and chronic medical emergencies across the lifespan;
- 4
Relate the pharmacology of drugs and fluids used by paramedics in the management of common medical conditions, including drug indications and actions.
Workload and teaching
6 hours per week involving lectures and simulation.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Brian Haskins
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Craig Taylor
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR3011?
You need PAR2022, PAR2032, PAR2012 and PAR2020 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PAR3011?
PAR3011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PAR3022 and PAR3032.
When is PAR3011 offered?
In 2020, PAR3011 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR3011 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 65% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.