UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Peninsula
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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 2026 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 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterPeninsulaOnline

Assessment

  • Structured reflection x 2 (1500 words)Written
    30%
  • Applied Concepts Worksheet x 4 (3000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle
    40%
  • Clinical practice discussion forum x 2 (1500 words)Written
    30%

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. 1

    Demonstrate advanced communication skills in a range of operational circumstances, including the participation in critical incident debriefing;

  2. 2

    Apply effective and professional leadership skills in complex, stressed and/or time-critical environments both in the team environment or working independently

  3. 3

    Engage effectively and cooperatively with a comprehensive range of co-professional agencies and/or professional roles which support their practice;

  4. 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. 5

    Synthesise the best available evidence and research base to support the formulation and implementation of critical care decision pathways;

  6. 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 2026, 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.

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
Available