Courses & Units
Research Experience in Paramedicine CAA314
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 research and evidence into all facets of practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Research Experience in Paramedicine |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA314 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Paramedicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Ms Rachael Berry |
| 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).
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Learning Outcomes
- Defend 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
- Communicate outcomes and contribute to a culture of professional and academic enquiry
- Collaborate with members of a team to achieve common goals using a range of communication techniques and processes
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.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CZZ103Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CAA309 (53A)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2hr online workshop x 3 times , Online Content 2hrs x 3 times, Independent Learning 4hrs weekly, Group meetings 2hrs weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Peer review of contribution for each task (10%)|Background and introduction (project rationale) (15%)|Research logbook and reflection (15%)|Conference Poster and Presentation (30%)|Summary of recommendations OR ethics application OR review protocol (30%) |
| 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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