Courses & Units
Professional Development in Paramedic Practice CAA309
Introduction
This unit is intended to integrate the paramedic student’s knowledge and practice, preparing them to work as a beginning out-of-hospital practitioner. This unit will develop the research, ethical practice and professional development skills required of a health care professional, focusing on the integration of critical reflection and evidence into all facets of practice.
Summary
Unit name | Professional Development in Paramedic Practice |
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Unit code | CAA309 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
Discipline | Paramedicine |
Coordinator | Doctor Dale Edwards |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Advanced |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Spring school (extended) | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Spring school (extended) | 31/10/2022 | 23/11/2022 | 27/12/2022 | 19/2/2023 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of a critical enquiry based model of professional practice, including the application of reflective practice and critical analysis of evidence
- Evaluate research outcomes and incorporate them into evidence based practice, whilst contributing to the body of research evidence that informs paramedic practice
- Demonstrate a capacity to work with members of a team to achieve common goals using a range of communication techniques and processes
- Demonstrate the capacity to communicate outcomes and contribute to a culture of professional and academic enquiry
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional and personal development and lifelong learning
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 |
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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.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAA207Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Flexible teaching format including intensive face to face sessions and online learning. |
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Assessment | Reflection (5%)|Assessment Task 2(b). Report - Group Task. (10%)|Assessment Task 2(c). Report- Individual Task (10%)|Assessment Task 2(a).Report - Group Task (10%)|Assessment Task 2(d). Report - Individual task (40%)|Assessment Task 2.Conference Poster and Presentation- Group Task (25%) |
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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