PAR3021 Paramedic emergency management
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR3021 Paramedic emergency management 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 PAR2032, PAR2020, PAR2012 and PAR2022 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR3021
After PAR3021
2 units list PAR3021 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit develops the role of the paramedic as a clinical leader in the community with the focus on major incidents and disasters. The unit explores disaster planning, response and recovery, and the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic when managing multiple patients or a complex setting, during a major health emergency or during a humanitarian disaster.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Mass Casualty Written Assignment (3,000 words) (40%) (hurdle)AssignmentCompetency hurdle40%
- Mass Casualty Worksheet (1500 words) (20%)Other20%
- Final Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) (40%) (hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle40%
- Mass Casualty Simulation (Pass/Fail) (hurdle)OtherCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the roles and responsibilities of paramedics, emergency services and other health agencies in relation to a multi-casualty or major incident.
- 2
Compare and contrast the management of major incident in a rural, remote or complex setting compared to the urban environment.
- 3
Describe the broader requirements of paramedics, emergency services and other health agencies during disaster management, in particular the management of public health issues and logistics management.
- 4
Analyse the contemporary structure of a major incident control system in the Australian context, and describe the role of the paramedic in major incidents and disasters, particularly compared to normal operations.
- 5
Outline the role of the paramedic in emergency management planning and preparedness in local and international settings.
- 6
Demonstrate effective logistical management, patient triage or participation in a response team during a simulated mass-casualty situation or major incident.
Workload and teaching
A combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and online activities (6 hours per week), and self-directed study (6 hours per week).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Craig Taylor
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Quinch Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR3021?
You need PAR2032, PAR2020, PAR2012 and PAR2022 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PAR3021?
PAR3021 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PAR3022 and PAR3032.
When is PAR3021 offered?
In 2020, PAR3021 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR3021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.