Clinical Paramedicine 2 unit (CAA221)

Hobart, Sydney

Introduction

This unit will build on the clinical skills learnt in CAA111 Clinical Paramedicine 1, delving deeper and more broadly into the topic of clinical paramedicine including information gathering, clinical assessment, diagnostic evaluations, and the management of medical cases. In this unit students continue to learn about ethical health care, professional communication, safe practice and the mindful, patient-centred application of clinical skills. The uniquely, diverse environment in which paramedics operate will be explored, as will cultural sensitivities, followership and leadership. Attendance and active engagement are important in gaining the required level of understanding and clinical practice.

Summary

Unit name	Clinical Paramedicine 2
Unit code	CAA221
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Paramedicine
Coordinator	Mrs Kristina Maximous
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Sydney	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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

• Integrate knowledge of evidence-based practice and reflective practice to discuss the application of skills used in contemporary paramedic practice.
• Apply the practical skills used to manage differing patient presentations appropriately.
• Employ critical thinking and sound clinical reasoning to apply skills used in contemporary paramedic practice using relevant techniques.
• Apply assessment tools, determining which are necessary, relevant and patient-centred across a range patient presentations.

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

Prerequisites

CAA111

Co-requisites

CAA220

Mutual Exclusions

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

CAA205 & CAA206

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Practical 4 hours weekly; Independent Learning - Online content 6 hours weekly
Assessment	Quiz (20%)|Clinical skills application (40%)|OSCE & Viva Voce (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Inglis & Kenneally: Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice. Elsevier ISBN-13:978729542630   Williams & Ross: Paramedic Principles and Practice. Second Edition Elsevier ISBN- 978-0-7295-4306-4   Please see MyLO for details on chapters
Recommended	Talley & O’Connor’s: Clinical Examination. Ninth Edition Elsevier ISBN 978-0-72954437-5

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