Research Experience in Paramedicine unit (CAA314)

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Introduction

This unit is intended to integrate your knowledge and practice, preparing you to work as a beginning out-of-hospital practitioner. This unit will develop the research, ethical practice and professional development skills required of a health care professional, focusing on the integration of research and evidence into all facets of practice.

Summary

Unit name	Research Experience in Paramedicine
Unit code	CAA314
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Paramedicine
Coordinator	Ms Rachael Berry
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

• Defend the role of a critical enquiry-based model of professional practice, including the application of reflective practice and critical analysis of evidence
• Evaluate research outcomes and incorporate them into evidence-based practice, whilst contributing to the body of research evidence that informs paramedic practice
• Communicate outcomes and contribute to a culture of professional and academic enquiry
• Collaborate with members of a team to achieve common goals using a range of communication techniques and processes

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CZZ103

Mutual Exclusions

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

CAA309 (53A)

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2hr online workshop x 3 times ,  Online Content 2hrs x 3 times,  Independent Learning 4hrs weekly, Group meetings 2hrs weekly
Assessment	Peer review of contribution for each task (10%)|Background and introduction (project rationale) (15%)|Research reflection (15%)|Conference Poster and Presentation (30%)|Project Template (30%)
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.

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