Courses & Units

Paramedicine in Clinical Context 1 CAA112

Introduction

This is the first paramedicine in clinical context unit which will allow the student an opportunity to observe and integrate into the ambulance team culture and environment.

This unit focuses on consolidation of the knowledge and skills the student has acquired prior to this unit. The student will transition from the role of observer to being able to assist with basic skills as defined by their scope of practice. The student will display professionalism, followership, and a patient-centered 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 Medicine
Discipline	Paramedicine
Coordinator	Mrs Laura Triffett
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Paramedicine Study Period 3	On-Campus		International	Domestic
Rozelle - Sydney	Paramedicine Study Period 3	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Paramedicine Study Period 3	31/10/2022	18/11/2022	16/12/2022	29/1/2023

* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$1,002.00	$1,002.00	not applicable	$2,402.00

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 CAA111

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CAA109

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Clinical practice (up to 6 weeks), 1 x 3hr briefing tutorial
Assessment	Professional Development Report Part 1 (40%)\|Case Presentation - Pass/fail (30%)\|Professional Development Report Part 2 (30%)\|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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