Unit Outline

This capstone clinical unit focuses on consolidation of the knowledge and skills you have acquired during the Bachelor of Paramedicine. You will work in diverse settings, integrating knowledge, clinical reasoning and reflective practice to provide patient-centred and evidence based clinical care, whilst displaying professionalism, leadership and sound clinical judgement. In this unit attendance and active engagement is important in gaining the required level of understanding and clinically safe practice.

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	Apply appropriate communication and interpersonal skills in complex situations to interact with the patient, team members, and other stakeholders.
2	Employ clinical reasoning, practical skills and reflective practice to provide effective patient assessment and inform clinical management plans for differing patient presentations.
3	Integrate comprehensive knowledge of current evidence-based practice and reflective practice to discuss patient management principles.
4	Operate in a professional and ethical manner in a healthcare setting demonstrating insight into your own professional practice, in conjunction with your Bachelor of Paramedicine skills matrix comprehensive level.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	All previous units except CAA308, CAA314, CXA309
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CAA208

Alterations as a result of student feedback

There are no alterations as a result of student feedback.

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:	Professional Development Report	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Portfolio	Week 3	0 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Simulation Assessment with with Viva Voce	Week 12	0 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Professional Development Report

Task Description:

Professional development report including attendance record, preceptor feedback and demonstration of safe practice during Professional Experience Placement activities.

Must pass (Hurdle Task)

Task Length:

As per provided documentation

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Approaches patient management in a systematic manner.	LO2
2	Demonstrates critical thinking, ethical and reflective practice, and actions consistent with those of a proficient clinician.	LO3, LO4
3	Works effectively with all patient care stakeholders to deliver safe patient care.	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Portfolio

Task Description:

This portfolio assessment requires you to identify your own learning gaps in preparation for your up-coming Professional Experience Placement. Through guided self-assessment and peer discussions, you will evaluate your own knowledge, skills and experiences related to paramedicine. This portfolio will be used as a guide for your placement, enabling you to communicate learning goals to your placement preceptors.

This portfolio will be completed in class during the pre-placement workshops.

Must pass (Hurdle Task)

Task Length:

As per the provided documentation

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate insight into personal learning needs and gaps, aligned to the skills matrix.	LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Develop clear and achievable learning goals to address identified gaps, demonstrating a proactive approach to clinical skill development.	LO2, LO4
3	Demonstrate communication strategies that helps to identify gaps prior to your upcoming placement.	LO1

Assessment Task 3: Simulation Assessment with with Viva Voce

Task Description:

This clinical and oral assessment requires you to apply a comprehensive, systematic approach to patient assessment and clinical management. You are expected to integrate current evidence-based practice with professional, ethical, and legal principles relevant to paramedicine. Your clinical reasoning and decision-making must be clearly articulated and communicated in a structured, professional manner.

Must pass (Hurdle Task)

Task Length:

Up to 45 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Utilises clinical reasoning and evidence-based approach to formulate and justify patient assessment and management plans.	LO2, LO3
2	Demonstrates proficient application of professional and ethical principles in the paramedicine context.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Communicates clearly, respectfully, and appropriately with the patient and others. Maintains professionalism, seeks consent, and acts ethically throughout.	LO1, LO4
4	Performs safe, timely, and competent psychomotor skills appropriate to the skills matrix at a comprehensive level, including recognition and response to patient priorities. Reflects on performance and identifies areas for improvement during the debri	LO1, LO2, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and pass all hurdle tasks.

You are required to attend and successfully complete your allocated Professional Experience Placement.

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.