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PAR1031 · Professionalism in paramedic practice
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Department of Paramedicine
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit, you will examine the current and evolving role of the paramedic and how paramedicine is practiced in Australia. You will focus on health and wellbeing preparedness to support career longevity, learning about resilience, self-care strategies, and the challenges of working in a highly dynamic environment. You will explore professional standards and competencies and develop an understanding of professional behaviours, communication methods, and legal and ethical issues such as consent and negligence. You will also complete the Allies in Indigenous Health module where you will learn about healthcare equity for Indigenous peoples, develop cultural safety, and critically reflect on their own worldview's impact on Indigenous peoples.
Areas of study: Paramedicine
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Peninsula | First semester | Teaching is all online (ONLINE) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparedness for practice plan (1,000 words) | Examination | 20% | — |
| 2 | Legal and ethical case study (3,000 words) | Written | 40% | Competency |
| 3 | Patient centred care group presentation and self-reflection (10 minutes and 300 words) | Presentation | 40% | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
corequisite
- PAR1011 — Foundations of paramedic practice 1
Learning outcomes
- Describe the breadth of professional paramedic practice and explain the importance of professional standards and bodies.
- Identify health and well-being issues relevant to paramedic practice and propose strategies to build resilience and career longevity.
- Apply relevant legal and ethical principles to paramedic practice and patient care.
- Describe professional communication and explain fit for purpose communication strategies.
- Discuss the provision of culturally safe patient centred healthcare practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and vulnerable populations.
Workload
On-campus: A combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and online activities (6 hours per week), and self-directed study (6 hours per week).
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
| Lectures | 12 hours |
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