Paramedicine 1 unit (CAA110)

Online

Introduction

This unit introduces you to introductory level theory which underpins the practice of paramedicine, with a focus on the initial assessment and management of the emergent patient presentation. You will be introduced to entry level concepts of paramedicine that include situation awareness, approach to the patient, and clinical assessment of a patient using a systems-based approach. You will develop underpinning knowledge for the management of uncomplicated medical and trauma presentations, and undertake an introduction to clinical assessment, provision of care and associated clinical interventions. This unit aligns with the clinical skills and practical application of theory concepts delivered in the first clinical paramedicine unit.

Summary

Unit name	Paramedicine 1
Unit code	CAA110
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Paramedicine
Coordinator	Miss Caitlyn Smart
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Articulate fundamentals of situational awareness and clinical reasoning related to systematic and structured patient assessment principles.
• Explain and apply the evidence and research base that guides the paramedic response to simple medical and trauma assessment and intervention.
• Explain appropriate clinical assessment, management and communication strategies to diverse patient groups including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• 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

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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

CAA100

Mutual Exclusions

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

CAA107 & CAA108

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 hrs Online asynchronous lectures weekly,  2hr online tutorial weekly, 6hrs self directed learning weekly
Assessment	Quiz (20%)|Group Presentation (40%)|Written assignment (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.
Recommended	Williams & Ross: Paramedic Principles and Practice - a clinical reasoning approach 2E. Elsevier ISBN-13:978-729542634 Inglis & Kenneally: Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice. Elsevier ISBN-13:978-729542630

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