Unit Outline

This unit serves as the foundation unit to the Bachelor of Paramedicine. In this unit students will be supported to develop an understanding of different social and cultural perspectives of health and wellbeing in relation to individuals and the broader community. Students will explore factors of everyday life that contribute to positive well-being in both an individual and group sense. Students will be introduced to the concepts of ethical and professional practice, clinical decision-making, and mindful practice in paramedicine.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Describe the cultural determinants of health and wellbeing impacting individuals and groups in Australian society.
2.	Describe the social determinants of health and wellbeing impacting individuals and groups in Australian society.
3.	Explore the interconnectedness of ethical and professional practice, communication, clinical decision making, and clinical mindfulness in paramedicine in relation to patient-centred approaches to health care.
4.	Apply foundational practical skills used in systematic and structured patient assessment and management.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Concurrent Pre-requisite	CZZ103

Alterations as a result of student feedback

This unit has been evaluated through the online ‘Teaching Experience Student Survey’ (TESS). As a result of the 2023 TESS feedback, the unit Intended Learning Outcomes and unit assessment tasks have been modified.

TESS surveys are usually conducted at the end of the teaching period. Your practical and constructive feedback is valuable to improve the quality of the unit. Please ensure you complete your TESS for this unit. You can also provide feedback at other times to the unit lecturers, course coordinators and/or student representatives

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Quizzes	Week 4	25 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Written Assignment	Week 5	20 %	LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Presentation	Week 8	30 %	LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Share our Pride Workshop	Week 11	25 %	LO1
Assessment Task 5:	Clinical Learning Portfolio	Week 12	0 %	LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes

Task Description:

During the unit you will complete 2 content quizzes to demonstrate the knowledge gained. Quizzes address content from weeks 1 to 11.

Due Date:
Quiz 1 - week 4b
Quiz 2 - week 12

Task Length:

2 x content quizzes (10% and 15%)

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correctly answers multiple choice or extended matching questions.	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment

Task Description:

You are required to complete a 500-word written assignment. You should discuss the connectedness of ethical and professional practice and patient-centred approaches to healthcare as related to paramedicine. You must use evidence to support your work.

Task Length:

500-words (excluding reference list)

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describes the role of the topic in the provision of care in paramedicine	LO3
2	Discusses the connection between ethical and professional practice and patient-centred approaches to healthcare in paramedicine	LO3
3	Communicates in writing using correct grammar and appropriate terminology	LO3
4	Demonstrates effective selection, use, and management of references	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Presentation

Task Description:

Communicate your knowledge of social determinants of health and illness as explored in the weekly lectures. You are required to research how social determinants may impact health and illness and communicate these findings in a recorded PowerPoint presentation.

Task Length:

1 x 10 min Presentation

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describes the impact of social determinants on health and illness	LO2
2	Effectively uses technology to communicate findings	LO2
3	Communicates verbally in a professional manner and countenance	LO2
4	Supports the discussion with appropriately referenced evidence	LO2

Assessment Task 4: Share our Pride Workshop

Task Description:

Communicate your knowledge of life as seen from the perspective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as explored in the Share our Pride journey and weekly content. The worksheet includes extended matching and short answer questions.

Task Length:

Completion of the worksheet as detailed on MyLO

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correctly answers extended matching and short answer questions.	LO1
2	Articulates awareness of culture, history, myths and relationships pertaining to First Australians.	LO1

Assessment Task 5: Clinical Learning Portfolio

Task Description:

Based on clinical knowledge/skills taught to you during the semester you are required to demonstrate safe application of clinical skills.
Note: Students on PEPT pathway complete this on-road or during in-service sessions.

HURDLE TASK

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.