PAR5450 Advanced care paramedic management of paediatric and obstetric patients
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR5450 Advanced care paramedic management of paediatric and obstetric patients 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 needs PAR5430 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR5450
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PAR5450
1 unit list PAR5450 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: 3876, 3877, 3878, M6015
Overview
Within this unit you will learn about the advanced care principles for further development of your knowledge and skills in providing emergency treatment and intervention to the obstetric patient as well as the paediatric and neonatal population.
You will integrate knowledge and evidence-informed treatment, inclusive of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to ensure optimum care of the obstetric and/or paediatric patient. During learning opportunities you will engage in scholarly discussion to evaluate and enhance clinical decision making and professional learning in this area of practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Clinical peer forumExercise60%
- Case studyWritten40%
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
Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the management of obstetric emergencies.
- 2
Integrate knowledge of paediatric pathophysiology to guide clinical management of severe illness.
- 3
Justify evidence-informed treatment for obstetric and paediatric emergencies, inclusive of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- 4
Develop leadership in difficult conversations in obstetric and paediatric trauma contexts, promoting professional wellbeing, ethical communication, and team resilience.
- 5
Analyse paediatric and obstetric trauma patterns to inform and improve professional practice.
- 6
Engage in scholarly discussion to evaluate and enhance clinical decision making processes and professional learning.
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.
If completed on-campus, you will be expected to complete the equivalent of 6 hours of lectures, seminars or online tutorials per week in addition to 6 hours of self-directed learning.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Natalie Khiatani
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Tim Andrews
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR5450?
You need PAR5430 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PAR5450?
PAR5450 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PAR5104.
When is PAR5450 offered?
In 2026, PAR5450 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
Does PAR5450 have an exam?
No. PAR5450 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.