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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 academic study and notification to AHPRA for registration as a paramedic student. Students will develop interpersonal and communication skills, as well as teamwork capabilities, to equip them for professional paramedic practice in diverse healthcare environments. Students will learn about different cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities in a health care context. Students will be introduced to AHPRA paramedic professional capabilities, the Code of Conduct and related personal development through self-evaluation and reflective activities. Students will begin to compile a professional development e-portfolio, which will allow them to track their learning and personal development across the course against the AHPRA paramedic professional capabilities in preparation for the workplace and 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 ECUs LMS
| 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 ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Content includes university academic and personal support, academic skills, cultural awareness, personal mental health and well-being, team and independent activities. The post entry language assessment will be completed to guide academic development. Students will have the opportunity to discuss research concepts, present ideas orally, analyse situations and outcomes in groups to develop critical perspectives. Emphasis is placed on learning how to interpret information accurately and executing instructions correctly. Students compile a collective development e-portfolio of tasks that include: Preparation for university and the development of academic skills; Development of understanding and communication skills related to health contexts with a diverse range of patients, carers, families and professionals including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities; Reflection of own behaviour and skills and knowledge aligned with the AHPRA Code of Conduct and paramedic professional capabilities with the creation of an action plan for independent development. Students also work in teams to research, plan, create and present an educational resource to a variety of audiences on a topic relevant to paramedic practice.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Professional Development e-portfolio |
| Presentation | Team Presentation |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Professional Development 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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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 academic study and notification to AHPRA for registration as a paramedic student. Students will develop interpersonal and communication skills, as well as teamwork capabilities, to equip them for professional paramedic practice in diverse healthcare environments. Students will learn about different cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities in a health care context. Students will be introduced to AHPRA paramedic professional capabilities, the Code of Conduct and related personal development through self-evaluation and reflective activities. Students will begin to compile a professional development e-portfolio, which will allow them to track their learning and personal development across the course against the AHPRA paramedic professional capabilities in preparation for the workplace and 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 ECUs LMS
| 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 ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Content includes university academic and personal support, academic skills, cultural awareness, personal mental health and well-being, team and independent activities. The post entry language assessment will be completed to guide academic development. Students will have the opportunity to discuss research concepts, present ideas orally, analyse situations and outcomes in groups to develop critical perspectives. Emphasis is placed on learning how to interpret information accurately and executing instructions correctly. Students compile a collective development e-portfolio of tasks that include: Preparation for university and the development of academic skills; Development of understanding and communication skills related to health contexts with a diverse range of patients, carers, families and professionals including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities; Reflection of own behaviour and skills and knowledge aligned with the AHPRA Code of Conduct and paramedic professional capabilities with the creation of an action plan for independent development. Students also work in teams to research, plan, create and present an educational resource to a variety of audiences on a topic relevant to paramedic practice.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Professional Development e-portfolio |
| Presentation | Team Presentation |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Professional Development 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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