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 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs PAR3011 and PAR3031.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR3012
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PAR3012
No unit lists PAR3012 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Commentary written piece (2,000 words)Artefact15%
- Mid semester testQuiz / Test15%
- Case study (2,000 words)Written30%
- Final examination (Online - 2 hours with 10 mins reading time)ExaminationCompetency hurdle40%
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
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
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
Determine clinical presentations, signs, symptoms and treatments associated with various ailments, diseases and conditions commonly encountered in the community practice settings.
- 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
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 2026, PAR3012 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR3012 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.