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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit forms the foundation of the paramedicine course and prepares students for further academic study and placement.The unit develops interpersonal and interprofessional conduct and communication skills, teamwork and personal development through self-evaluation and reflection. Students will also be introduced to the skills required of professional paramedics. In this unit, students will begin to compile their course e-portfolio, which will allow them to track their learning and personal development against the paramedic competences in preparation for the workplace and future paramedic registration.
Unit was previously coded HST1124, PSP1107
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Workshops, online activities, audio visual materials, independent and team activities and discussions.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Online Workbook |
| Presentation | Team Presentation |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Online Workbook |
| Presentation | Team Presentation |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit forms the foundation of the paramedicine course and prepares students for industry placements and further academic study. Students will develop interpersonal and communication skills, as well as teamwork and collaboration capabilities, to equip them for professional paramedic practice. Students will learn about different cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. Students will also be introduced to personal development through self-evaluation and reflection activities. In this unit, students will begin to compile an e-portfolio, which will allow them to track their learning and personal development against the paramedic competences in preparation for the workplace and future paramedic registration.
Only students in K89 Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science) may enrol into this unit.
Unit was previously coded HST1124, PSP1107
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Weekly content includes generic skills, library skills, academic support, readings, reflections, team and independent activities. Students will have the opportunity to discuss research concepts, present ideas orally, analyse situations and outcomes in groups and to develop critical perspectives from written sources. Emphasis is placed on learning how to interpret information accurately and executing instructions correctly.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Personal E-Portfolio |
| Presentation | Team Presentation |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Personal E- Portfolio |
| Presentation | Team Presentation |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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