Unit Outline

This unit serves as the foundation unit to the Bachelor of Paramedicine. In this unit you 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 and social determinants of health and wellbeing impacting individuals and groups in Australian society.
2	Use evidence-based literature to inform safe person-centred care in diverse settings.
3	Explore how ethical and professional practice in paramedicine is crucial to patient-centred approaches to healthcare.
4	Apply foundational clinical decision making and interpersonal skills to systematic patient assessment and management.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Concurrent Pre-requisite	CZZ103

Alterations as a result of student feedback

In response to student feedback, assessment volume, format and criteria have been amended to reflect real world application of industry relevant skills. In addition, intended learning outcomes have been adjusted to align more clearly to graduate course learning outcomes.

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:	Presentation	Week 4	25 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Written Assignment (Case Study)	Week 8	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Objective Structured Clinical Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Presentation

Task Description:

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

Task Length:

1 x 6 min Presentation

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Examines the determinants that impact health and illness in Australian society.	LO1
2	Use evidence to support how health and wellbeing affects person-centred care.	LO2
3	Communicate using evidence-based literature to inform how safe person-centred care is delivered.	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment (Case Study)

Task Description:

You are required to complete a 1000-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:

1000-words (excluding reference list)

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain the relationship between determinants of health and clinical decision making in Paramedic Practice.	LO1
2	Explore the connection between ethical and professional practice and patient-centred approaches to healthcare in paramedicine.	LO3
3	Present a professionally written case study with support from evidence-based practice.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Objective Structured Clinical Examination

Task Description:

Based on clinical knowledge/skills taught to you during the semester you are required to demonstrate safe application of clinical skills and ethical decision making through patient interaction and management
Note: Students on PEPT pathway complete clinical examination on-road or during in-service sessions and an alternate online task will be provided during the examination period to assess the intended learning outcomes.

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

As detailed in MyLO

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate safe application of the basic clinical assessment strategies that are applicable to paramedicine.	LO4
2	Demonstrate proficient application of infection control principles and manual handling techniques applicable to paramedicine.	LO4
3	Applies ethical principles throughout the patient interaction and management process.	LO3

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.