PAR5105 Community paramedicine 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR5105 Community paramedicine 2 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs PAR5320.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR5105
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PAR5105
No unit lists PAR5105 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6048
Overview
This unit is the capstone clinical unit for the Master Paramedic Practitioner degree, consolidating your knowledge of paramedic practitioner assessment and management of acute and chronic medical presentations introduced in previous clinical units. This unit focusses on advanced assessment, management, prescribing and referral of patients with complex chronic conditions across the continuum of disease progression. An emphasis will be placed on fostering your interprofessional collaboration, navigating ethical dilemmas, and ensuring culturally competent, person-centred care. Through this unit you will emerge well-versed in the dynamic realm of urgent care, poised to deliver exemplary care and navigate the multifaceted challenges of this healthcare domain.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Clinical assessment video (15 mins)Demonstration20%
- Case study (2000 words)Exercise30%
- Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA) (35 minutes)ExaminationCompetency hurdle50%
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 current knowledge of anatomy and physiology to interpret and manage commonly presenting abnormalities.
- 2
Interpret and integrate theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to the assessment and management of patients with unique healthcare needs across the lifespan.
- 3
Formulate appropriate pharmacotherapeutic regimes using relevant drugs available in community paramedicine.
- 4
Evaluate how biopsychosocial factors uniquely impact the health and well-being of marginalised Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations and people living in rural and remote area.
- 5
Distinguish how Paramedic Practitioners collaborate with various healthcare workers to ensure optimal management of primary care conditions.
- 6
Contribute to the development of the role of Paramedic Practitioner in community settings.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
This unit will include a combination of online lectures, online activities, and tutorials (online or on-campus), totalling 6 hours per week.
You will be expected to engage in self-directed study for approximately 6 hours per week.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Leon Baranowski
- Chief Examiners
- Michael Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR5105?
You need PAR5320 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is PAR5105 offered?
In 2026, PAR5105 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR5105 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- 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
- Handbook years
- 20262027