Courses & Units
Paramedicine in Clinical Context 1 CAA112
Professional Experience
Placement (PEP) Students will be allocated PEP within individual health care agencies. Students must be available 5 days a week (40 hours) during the allocated PEP, and must be prepared to undertake a range of shifts – morning, evening and nightshift, which may include weekends, as per roster provided by the healthcare agency. Students may be expected to relocate and are expected to travel to where PEP is available. To be eligible to undertake PEP, all students must be ‘Verified’ as meeting College of Health and Medicine PEP Safety in Practice Compliance as per the Course Entry Requirements. Students who cannot or do not comply with these requirements will not be allocated PEP and therefore will not be able to complete this unit.
PEP dates MAY differ from University of Tasmania calendar semester dates.
Introduction
This is the first paramedicine in clinical context unit which will allow you an opportunity to observe and integrate into the ambulance team culture and environment. This unit focuses on consolidation of the knowledge and skills you have acquired prior to this unit. You will transition from the role of observer to being able to assist with basic skills as defined by their scope of practice. You will display professionalism, followership, and a patient-centred approach to case management. In this unit attendance and active engagement is important in gaining the required level of understanding and clinically safe practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Paramedicine in Clinical Context 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA112 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Paramedicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Ms Suzanne Avis |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Health Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Health Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Study Period 3 | 4/11/2024 | 22/11/2024 | 20/12/2024 | 2/2/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply appropriate fundamental level communication strategies to interact with the patient, team members, the public, and other health care and emergency professionals.
- Demonstrate fundamental clinical reasoning and basic practical skills in differing patient presentations in the out-of-hospital setting.
- Integrate current evidence-based practice and reflective practice to discuss patient management principles.
- Operate in a professional and ethical manner in a healthcare setting in accordance with your Bachelor of Paramedicine skills matrix at an introductory level.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069905 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAA110 and CAA111Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CAA109Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Clinical practice 144 hours; Work-Integrated Learning Simulation 4x 4 hours; Tutorial 2x 2 hours; Online content 2 hours weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Case Presentation|Professional Development Report|Work Integrated Learning Attendance record |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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