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Clinical Paramedicine 1 unit (CAA111)

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Location: Hobart, Sydney

Introduction

This unit will progress from foundational principles taught in CAA100 in evidence-based practice with a focus on patient assessment. You will also be introduced to ALS practice and the skills that will inform person-centred care. You will explore the unique and diverse environment in which paramedics operate as well as the leadership/followership principles which optimise safety and patient outcomes. Your attendance and active engagement in this unit are vital in gaining the required level of understanding and clinical practice. 

Summary

Unit name Clinical Paramedicine 1
Unit code CAA111
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Mrs Julie-Anne Foster
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Sydney Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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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

  • Utilise evidence-based practice to inform clinical decision-making in patient assessment and management.
  • Apply practical skills used in systematic and structured patient assessment and management.
  • Employ reflective practice to address person centred care in paramedicine.

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

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

Concurrent Prerequisites

CAA110

Mutual Exclusions

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

CAA107 & CAA108

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Independent Learning 6hrs (Weekly)
Practical 4hrs (Weekly)
Tutorial (online) 2hrs (Weekly)

AssessmentMid-Semester Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): (30%)|Reflective Task (30%)|Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Inglis and Kenneally: Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice. Elsevier ISBN-978-729542630

Huszar's ECG and 12 Lead Interpretation 6th Edition. Elsevier ISBN- 9780323711951

Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, and on the unit Reading List on the University Library website.
Recommended

Talley and O’Connor: Clinical Examination. 9th Edition. Elsevier ISBN-978-0-7295-4437-5

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