Courses & Units
Transition to Professional Paramedic Practice CAA308
Introduction
This capstone knowledge unit focuses on consolidation of knowledge and clinical paramedicine in preparation for paramedic practice. The unit is modularised in three parts. The first focusses on professional development as a graduate paramedic, encapsulating behaviours and attitudes associated with the UTAS graduate. The second module is a student-led learning component designed to give you the opportunity to study a domain applicable to your own individual development as a paramedic and paramedicine as a profession: the domains are research, leadership, education, primary care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander well-being. You can select a domain that is an area of strength, interest and/or anticipated specialisation in your paramedic career. The final module of this unit will prepare you for the work-force with a focus on managing your internship (or equivalent) and future development as a paramedic.
Summary
| Unit name | Transition to Professional Paramedic Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA308 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Paramedicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Mrs Kristina Maximous |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Health Study Period 3 | Off-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
- Compare and contrast a range of professional development models for improvement in professional capabilities and clinical decision-making.
- Design a learning project that is purposeful, informed by best-evidence and research in paramedicine and contributes to personal and professional growth.
- Justify a model of practice that is legal, ethical, sustainable and culturally safe.
- Based on the professional capabilities of a paramedic generate and present a model of paramedic practice that is patient-centred, mindful and grounded in best-evidence.
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
All previous units except CAA314, CXA309, CAA321Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1x 2hr online workshop, 5 x 1hr small group tutorials, 9hrs weekly self-directed project work |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Video-based statement (15%)|Oral presentation (20%)|Project plan (25%)|Project report (40%) |
| 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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