PARA1000

PARA1000: Preparation for Paramedic Clinical Practice

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Which units require PARA1000?

PARA1000 is a prerequisite for 3 units.

What is PARA1000 about?

This unit builds on the non-clinical skills introduced in semester one. It will introduce the foundational clinical skills required for paramedic practice within a basic life support scope of practice. Students will build on their systematic patient assessment skills to identify and respond effectively to immediate health concerns. The unit will introduce the principles of safe medication administration through oral, topical, inhaled, intranasal and intramuscular routes. Students will also learn to manage unwell patients within a basic life support scope of practice. This includes core clinical skills such as essential airway management and resuscitation. Non-technical skills such as reflective practice, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving will be expanded in clinical and non-clinical settings. All clinical practice will be framed within relevant paramedic ethical, legal, professional and person-centred frameworks that will underpin student practice.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours9 Weekly

Result TypePass/Fail

AreaCurtin School of Nursing (1069)

Field of Education069905 Paramedical Studies

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How this unit is taught

Clinical Placement1 x 80 hours semesterly
Tutorial8 x 2 hours semesterly
Skills / Simulation Laboratory8 x 2 hours semesterly
Online Lecture8 x 1 hour semesterly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

B-PARAMEDv3Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine)

Prerequisites group 2Select One

PARA1002Essential Skills in Paramedicine