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Unit Set Information

Community Paramedicine Specialisation

Effective from 01-JUL-2015 : Code SPAALN

This specialisation is designed to develop clinical knowledge and skills used in the community healthcare setting. Upon completion, students will be able to conduct primary care assessments and treatments, public population healthcare, and minor wound and injury care. The community paramedic industry worker delivers their services under instruction from a medical director or team, and may find themselves working in a wide range of contexts.

Disclaimer

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

• Master of Paramedical Science

Mode of Delivery

Online

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students should be aware that some units may require on-campus attendance in addition to the normal semester periods. This specialisation can be studied entirely online when suitable agreements have been established to provide supervision of the practical components of the course. However, if suitable supervisors and/or facilities are not available at the time, attendance at the Joondalup Campus will be required. In the absence of clinical placement settings, on-campus intensive workshops will be provided to meet the learning outcomes of individual units.

Clinical or professional work placement Requirement

A clinical practicum is required to be completed for the Community Paramedicine specialisation.

Duty of care

To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on enrolment and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to: Certificate of National Police Clearance Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more information at www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12275 MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment Working with Children Check, more information at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au

Attendance requirements

Students will be required to attend during the hours established by the clinical placement agency. These may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks or normal business hours. Clinical practice periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.

Related Careers

Community Paramedic

Employment Opportunities

The community paramedic industry worker delivers their services under instruction from a medical director or team, and may find themselves working in a wide range of contexts.

Specialisation Structure

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