UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

PAR3012 Extended paramedic care

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

PAR3012 Extended paramedic care is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs PAR3011 and PAR3031.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Peninsula
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 3 other tasks

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Requisites

After PAR3012

No unit lists PAR3012 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code M2011.

Overview

In this unit, you will extend your scope of practice in the pre-hospital environment as you explore a range of diseases and conditions and learn how to manage their consequences in out-of-hospital situations. You will apply practical skills and knowledge that prepare you for potential extended care roles in diverse settings, including communities and workplaces, both locally and internationally.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Assessment

  • Commentary written piece (2,000 words)Artefact
    15%
  • Mid semester testQuiz / Test
    15%
  • Case study (2,000 words)Written
    30%
  • Final examination (Online - 2 hours with 10 mins reading time)ExaminationCompetency hurdle
    40%

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. 1

    Evaluate a range of local and international disease aetiologies and epidemiologies that may impact on a community setting and the role which out of hospital professionals play in addressing these diseases.

  2. 2

    Analyse and apply the practices of advanced prescribing, health promotion, health assessment, discharge planning and a range of treatment schedules using an evidence-based approach.

  3. 3

    Determine clinical presentations, signs, symptoms and treatments associated with various ailments, diseases and conditions commonly encountered in the community practice settings.

  4. 4

    Recognise risk factors for disease or injury, while using appropriate screening tools to be able to triage patients to remain in their home, refer to general practice or other appropriate health services.

  5. 5

    Develop strategies targeted at leadership and education to inform change in models of paramedic practice to meet evolving community needs.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures24 hours

A combination of online lecture, workshops, practicals and online activities (6 hour per week), and self-directed study (6 hour per week).

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Lorna Martin
Unit Coordinators
Rebecca Paleka

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PAR3012?

You need PAR3011 and PAR3031 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is PAR3012 offered?

In 2027, PAR3012 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.

Does PAR3012 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Department of Paramedicine
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available