PARA2000

PARA2000: Paramedic Clinical Practice 1

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Which units require PARA2000?

PARA2000 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is PARA2000 about?

Within this unit, students will apply their theoretical knowledge to assess, diagnose, plan, manage, document, and evaluate patient care across the patient's lifespan (including scene safety, patient assessment, therapeutic management and diagnostic reasoning). Linked to the other semester 3 units, students will learn to assess and manage clinical conditions within a paramedic context. Assessment skills will be expanded with a key focus on identifying the deteriorating patient, performing diagnostic assessments, and using clinical reasoning to inform management. Additional airway skills will be introduced alongside increased medication options and intravenous access. All clinical practice will be grounded in relevant paramedic ethical, legal, professional, and person-centred frameworks, with a strong emphasis on reflective practice. Students will critically evaluate their experiences to develop self-awareness, enhance decision-making, and continuously improve the quality of care they provide.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours12 Weekly

Result TypePass/Fail

AreaCurtin School of Nursing (1069)

Field of Education069905 Paramedical Studies

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How this unit is taught

Tutorial10 x 2 hours semesterly
Skills/Simulation Labs10 x 3 hours semesterly
Skills Revision2 x 3 hours semesterly
Clinical Placement1 x 88 hours semesterly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

B-PARAMEDv3Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine)Concurrent

Prerequisites group 2Complete All