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 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR3021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR3021
1 unit list PAR3021 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: (PAR2013 or PAR2012), PAR2022, PAR2032, PAR2020
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code M2011.
Overview
In this unit, you will extend your interpretation of the role of paramedics as clinical leaders in major incident management. As major incidents vary in the number of casualties involved, environmental setting, and time frame, you will explore how major incident planning, recovery and response are coordinated between emergency services within the global context. Using evidence-based practice and your understanding of coordinated emergency services’ collaboration, you will acquire the knowledge to develop comprehensive management plans in response to a range of major incidents.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Major incident layoutExercise30%
- Major incident review (3,000 words approximately and 5 minutes)WrittenCompetency hurdle35%
- Major incident responseDemonstrationCompetency hurdle35%
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
Interpret the role of the paramedics, emergency services and other health agencies in relation to major incident management.
- 2
Distinguish how the management of major incidents can be influenced by various factors.
- 3
Examine policies, systems and frameworks and their impact on the maintenance of operations during a major incident.
- 4
Compare and contrast the management of acute and protracted major incidents within the global context.
- 5
Analyse how evidence-based practice impacts on emergency services’ planning, response and recovery of major incidents.
- 6
Appraise how effective collaboration and coordination can improve the partnerships with emergency services and other health agencies.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Practical activities18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- 2 hours of teacher-directed study per week including a combination of lectures, online interactive media and readings.
- 3 hours per week of self-directed study.
- 3 hours of practical classes per fortnight.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Lorna Martin
- Unit Coordinators
- Callum Shepherd
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR3021?
PAR3021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PAR3021?
PAR3021 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR3022.
When is PAR3021 offered?
In 2026, PAR3021 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR3021 have an exam?
No. PAR3021 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.