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Mental Health Care in Paramedicine unit (CAA214)

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Location: Hobart, Online, Sydney

Introduction

This unit builds on CAA100, focusing on holistic mental health care in paramedicine. You will analyse factors influencing mental health to understand diverse patient needs and provide person-centred care. Contemporary knowledge and evidence-based interventions will be explored to inform clinical decision-making in various settings. The unit emphasises applying interpersonal, interprofessional, and assessment skills to formulate and implement effective management plans. Ethical, legal, and cultural considerations will be integrated to ensure safe and appropriate care.

Summary

Unit name Mental Health Care in Paramedicine
Unit code CAA214
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Mr Adrian Geribo
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

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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
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-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

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Learning Outcomes

  • Examine how various factors interact to influence mental health across the lifespan to contextualise patient perspectives and healthcare needs in relation to their lived experiences.
  • Evaluate contemporary knowledge of mental health and available interventions to inform person-centred practice in diverse contexts.
  • Apply interpersonal, interprofessional, and assessment skills to formulate and implement effective mental health management.
  • Integrate knowledge of mental health, legislation, ethical principles and cultural competence to guide safe practice in mental health care.

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:

CAA210

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2hr online lecture weekly, 2hr online tutorial weekly, Fortnightly 3hr practicals, approx 4hrs per week self-directed study

AssessmentShort Essay Questions (30%)|Written Assignment (30%)|Online Viva Voce (40%)
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Textbooks

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