PAR5401 Foundations of advanced paramedic practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR5401 Foundations of advanced paramedic practice is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate 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, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR5401
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR5401
1 unit list PAR5401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: M6048, M6015, M6001B Master of Advanced Paramedic Practice.
Overview
In this unit, you will be introduced to concepts and knowledge that underpins the provision of advanced paramedic care. This unit will enable you to develop and apply graduate academic skills to appraise and reference evidence relevant to your practice.
The content will enable you to explore advanced level clinical skills and knowledge including, patient assessment, clinical decision-making, managing complex patients, and scene leadership. You will also examine key concepts underpinning and influencing clinical practice such as human factors and self-reflection.
Finally, this unit will extend your knowledge of foundation pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical toxicology principles. You will be challenged to integrate the fundamental concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as the basis for devising treatment regimens.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Flexible |
Assessment
- Research forum (Pass/Fail)ExerciseCompetency hurdle-
- Case studyWritten40%
- Professional portfolio (Pass/Fail)PortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Clinical quizQuiz / Test20%
- Concept mapExercise40%
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
Appraise and apply research evidence to inform advanced paramedic decision-making and safe clinical practice.
- 2
Synthesising advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy, and pharmacology into patient care.
- 3
Analyse the influence of human factor ergonomics on clinical judgment and teamwork.
- 4
Distinguish knowledge, skills and attributes required for ongoing professional practice.
- 5
Apply reflective practices which enable lifelong learning.
- 6
Examine advanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles with relevance to patient care.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials48 hours
- Lectures48 hours
You will be expected to engage in 12 hours of teacher directed online and face to face learning activities and 12 hours of self-directed learning per week.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Tim Andrews
- Unit Coordinators
- Alisha McFarlane
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR5401?
PAR5401 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PAR5401?
PAR5401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR5430. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is PAR5401 offered?
In 2026, PAR5401 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR5401 have an exam?
No. PAR5401 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.