PAR3031 Paramedic management of maternal and neonatal health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR3031 Paramedic management of maternal and neonatal health is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR3031
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR3031
2 units list PAR3031 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 continue develop your role, knowledge and the skills needed to care for the maternity patient and neonates in the community. The unit will be case based, and will include clinical skills laboratories and simulation to develop essential clinical and communication skills, clinical problem solving and decision-making competencies.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Online |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Case study analysis and reflection (2,500 words total)WrittenCompetency hurdle30%
- End of semester examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExaminationCompetency hurdle35%
- Demonstration (40 minutes)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the epidemiology, presentation and management of selected health conditions experienced during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
- 2
Plan and implement care for the maternity patient experiencing a normal or complicated birth.
- 3
Plan and implement the care for the neonate immediately after childbirth in both, uncomplicated and emergency situations.
- 4
Examine models of care available in maternity services and the impact of cultural diversity on the care of the maternity patient.
- 5
Interpret evidence that supports paramedic care of the maternity patient and neonate.
- 6
Evaluate the paramedic approach to the care of the maternity patient and the newborn.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
6 hours per week involving lectures, online tutorials, tutorial/practical simulations and clinical laboratories.
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Alice Svikers
- Chief Examiners
- Amanda Taylor-Hall
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR3031?
PAR3031 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PAR3031?
PAR3031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PAR3012 and PAR3032.
When is PAR3031 offered?
In 2025, PAR3031 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR3031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.