PAR5210 Professional practice in aeromedical retrieval
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR5210 Professional practice in aeromedical retrieval is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before PAR5210
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR5210
No unit lists PAR5210 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in 3878, M4022 or M6015
Overview
Aeromedical retrieval work is a multi-disciplinary process that ensures the best outcomes for patient care. This unit will explore the essentials of professionalism, critical thinking, problem solving, planning, peer review and reflective practices that are essential to health professionals operating in a context of constrained resources, and who, after graduation, may practice on fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Structured reflection x 2 (1500 words)Written30%
- Applied Concepts Worksheet x 4 (3000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle40%
- Clinical practice discussion forum x 2 (1500 words)Written30%
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
Demonstrate advanced communication skills in a range of operational circumstances, including the participation in critical incident debriefing;
- 2
Apply effective and professional leadership skills in complex, stressed and/or time-critical environments both in the team environment or working independently
- 3
Engage effectively and cooperatively with a comprehensive range of co-professional agencies and/or professional roles which support their practice;
- 4
Integrate effective reflective practice, peer review and other methods of evaluation for the purpose of continued personal and professional growth and demonstrating professional behaviours;
- 5
Synthesise the best available evidence and research base to support the formulation and implementation of critical care decision pathways;
- 6
Recognise hazards, limitations, and/or barriers to effective practice within their operational environment and construct strategies for managing them.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
You will be expected to complete at least 6 hours of distance education directed learning and a minimum of 6 hours of private study and self-directed learning per week.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Rebecca Paleka
- Chief Examiners
- Rebecca Paleka
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR5210?
PAR5210 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR5210 offered?
In 2027, PAR5210 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR5210 have an exam?
No. PAR5210 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.