Transition to Professional Paramedic Practice unit (CAA308)

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Introduction

This capstone unit is designed to prepare you for the transition from academic learning to professional practice, focusing on the consolidation of knowledge and clinical paramedicine in preparation for your career. You will enhance your skills in continuing professional and personal development, understanding its role in maintaining your readiness and currency while contributing to safer care.  
 
You will also consolidate your ability to propose and implement evidence-based, person-centred care that strives to improve outcomes. 

By emphasising the importance of personal resilience, stress management, and drawing on your experience over the course of the degree, this unit will equip you to maintain long-term well-being and ensure a balanced and healthy professional life. 

This unit is crucial for those aspiring to be ready to face the challenges of the healthcare environment.

Summary

Unit name	Transition to Professional Paramedic Practice
Unit code	CAA308
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Paramedicine
Coordinator	Mr Adam Clegg
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Trimester	31/10/2027	22/11/2027	22/12/2027	12/2/2028

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate different development methods that enhance professional capabilities in paramedicine, assessing their effectiveness and relevance to current practice.
• Analyse suboptimal practice to facilitate professional growth and enhance decision-making skills in paramedicine.
• Demonstrate sustainable paramedic practice by promoting personal resilience and stress management to ensure long-term professional well-being.
• Propose person-centred care in a healthcare setting that is evidence-based and tailored to individual needs.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

All previous units except CAA314, CXA309, CAA321

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1x 2hr online workshop, 5 x 1hr small group tutorials, 9hrs weekly self-directed project work
Assessment	Improvement Report (25%)|A Work in Progress (30%)|Continuous Professional Development Journey (45%)
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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.