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<p>This unit, in conjunction with HCPAR5001 (Clinical Paramedicine 1) and HCPAR5011 Paramedic Clinical Diagnostics 1) aims to encourage students to think critically about the many aspects of community health and the role that the paramedic plays in this. Students will examine how social and cultural factors shape determinants of health and how this understanding informs effective planning and delivery of pre-hospital services. Through critical analysis, students investigate the key factors that influence the provision of safe, timely and high-quality pre-hospital care in Australia. The unit also examines how research engagement and quality improvement activities contribute to strengthening paramedicine practice and improving patient outcomes. Students will apply evidence to support reflective practice and to identify strategies for enhancing their own clinical performance. Emphasis is placed on culturally safe communication and care, including strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD patients and communities. Aligned with the Professional Capabilities for Registered Paramedics, students will develop the knowledge and skills required to guide professional behaviour, ethical decision-making and practice standards in pre-hospital settings.</p>
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<p>This unit is designed to build upon and extend your knowledge and skills, and to introduce and develop interest and competence:</p><ul><li>Determinants of health and the influence of social and cultural factors on pre-hospital care planning </li><li>Research engagement and quality improvement activities in paramedicine </li><li>Application of research findings to strengthen clinical practice and improve patient outcomes </li><li>Reflective practice to support continuous improvement in own clinical performance </li><li>Culturally safe communication and care practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients </li><li>Culturally safe communication and care practices for people from CALD communities </li><li>Applying ethical principles to common paramedicine scenarios (e.g., consent, capacity, decision-making under pressure) </li><li>Shifting the focus to paramedicine: ethical responsibilities, professional duties, and accountabilities in pre-hospital settings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit, in conjunction with HCPAR5001 (Clinical Paramedicine 1) and HCPAR5011 Paramedic Clinical Diagnostics 1) aims to encourage students to think critically about the many aspects of community health and the role that the paramedic plays in this. Students will examine how social and cultural factors shape determinants of health and how this understanding informs effective planning and delivery of pre-hospital services. Through critical analysis, students investigate the key factors that influence the provision of safe, timely and high-quality pre-hospital care in Australia. The unit also examines how research engagement and quality improvement activities contribute to strengthening paramedicine practice and improving patient outcomes. Students will apply evidence to support reflective practice and to identify strategies for enhancing their own clinical performance. Emphasis is placed on culturally safe communication and care, including strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD patients and communities. Aligned with the Professional Capabilities for Registered Paramedics, students will develop the knowledge and skills required to guide professional behaviour, ethical decision-making and practice standards in pre-hospital settings.</p>
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<p>This unit is designed to build upon and extend your knowledge and skills, and to introduce and develop interest and competence:</p><ul><li>Determinants of health and the influence of social and cultural factors on pre-hospital care planning </li><li>Research engagement and quality improvement activities in paramedicine </li><li>Application of research findings to strengthen clinical practice and improve patient outcomes </li><li>Reflective practice to support continuous improvement in own clinical performance </li><li>Culturally safe communication and care practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients </li><li>Culturally safe communication and care practices for people from CALD communities </li><li>Applying ethical principles to common paramedicine scenarios (e.g., consent, capacity, decision-making under pressure) </li><li>Shifting the focus to paramedicine: ethical responsibilities, professional duties, and accountabilities in pre-hospital settings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Paramedicine
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hcpar5021">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HCPAR5001" target="_blank">HCPAR5001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HCPAR5011" target="_blank">HCPAR5011</a>"</p>
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None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Evaluate the Australian healthcare system with a particular focus on pre hospital care and the role of the paramedic within this system.</p>
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<p>Explain how social and cultural factors influence determinants of health and inform pre-hospital care planning.</p>
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<p>Critically analyse factors that influence the delivery of high quality pre hospital care within Australia.</p>
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<p>Evaluate how research engagement and quality improvement activities strengthen paramedicine practice and patient outcomes, and apply findings to improve own clinical performance.</p>
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<p>Apply culturally safe communication and care practices to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.</p>
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<p>Apply the Professional Capabilities for Registered Paramedics to guide professional behaviour and decision-making in pre-hospital practice</p>
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<p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander quiz</p>
<p>Online quiz</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
1, 5, 6
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<p>Written Essay: This assessment critically analyses paramedicine practice using contemporary literature, focusing on ethical and evidence-based care within evolving healthcare systems.</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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<p>Online Learning Activities: Students participate in Moodle tutorial discussions every two weeks by making one initial post and at least three further responses to peers.</p>
<p>Portfolio</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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<p>Oral Vivas: The Oral Viva assesses your clinical reasoning, prioritisation, and justification of evidence-informed management decisions.</p>
<p>Oral examination</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
1, 3, 5, 6
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
Students will demonstrate high-level skills to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups Students will be required to display (in person and/or online) high-level skills in-person and/or online in: Effective verbal and non-verbal communication via a range of synchronous and asynchronous methods Active listening for meaning and influencing High-level empathy for others Negotiating and demonstrating extended conflict resolution skills Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams
FedTASK 2: Leadership
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills and behaviours Students will be required to display skills in: Creating, contributing to, and enabling collegial environments Showing self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect for personal growth Inspiring and enabling others Making informed and evidence-based decisions through consultation with others Displaying initiative and ability to solve problems
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments, using their imagination to create new ideas Students will be required to display skills in: Reflecting critically on complex problems Synthesising, evaluating ideas, concepts and information Proposing alternative perspectives to refine ideas Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts through deep inquiry Proposing creative solutions in problem solving
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
Students will demonstrate the ability to work proficiently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks Students will be required to display high-level skills in: Finding, accessing, collating, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and appropriately and securely sharing complex digital information at a high-level Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media Using digital tools appropriately to conduct research Contributing proficiently to digital teams and working groups Participating in and utilising digital learning opportunities
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
Students will demonstrate the ability to think ethically and sustainably. Students will be required to display skills in: The responsible conduct of research Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in multiple global economic environmental and societal contexts Demonstrating commitment to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen Generating research solutions which are sustainable,ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable Extending lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others Demonstrate extended actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Paramedicine
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hcpar5021">View unit fees</a>
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