PAR1021 · Introduction to paramedic research and evidence

Overview

In this unit, you will gain strong foundational knowledge and skills in how an evidence-based approach can support clinical decision-making in your paramedicine practice. You will be introduced to a variety of research methods which can influence and impact on clinical practice guidelines and decision-making. In this unit, you will undertake critical analysis and explore how bias, limitations, and ethical principles can play a significant part in paramedic research and evidence-based professional practice. The knowledge and skills you learn in this unit will enable you to practice within a framework of making informed, evidence-based, reasonable, and professional decisions.

Areas of study: Paramedicine

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Explain different research approaches and their purpose in generating evidence.
2. Construct and implement effective strategies for searching and reviewing literature and sources of evidence.
3. Appraise the quality, strengths, limitations, and potential bias of research evidence.
4. Explain ethical principles and requirements for research.
5. Integrate cultural responsiveness and reflexivity into the evidence-based practice process.
6. Translate research evidence for different audiences, using both academic and professional modalities.
7. Utilise contemporary evidence to inform paramedic practice.

Workload

On-campus: A combination of lectures, tutorials, and online activities (6 hours per week), and self-directed study (6 hours per week).

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.