Courses & Units

Professional Development in Paramedic Practice CAA309

Hobart

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
Unit code	CAA309
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine
Discipline	Paramedicine
Coordinator	Doctor Peter Lucas
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
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
Spring school (extended)	25/10/2021	17/11/2021	20/12/2021	13/2/2022

* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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
069905	$993.00	$993.00	not applicable	$2,402.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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

CAA207

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Flexible teaching format including intensive face to face sessions and online learning.
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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