Paramedic Clinical Diagnostics 2

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2026/20

Institute / School :

Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Unit Title:

Paramedic Clinical Diagnostics 2

Unit ID:

HCPAR6012

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(HCPAR5001 and HCPAR5011 and HCPAR6902)

Co-requisite(s):

(HCPAR6002)

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

069905

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit, integrating Obstetrics, Neonates, and Paediatrics, builds on HCPAR5001 Clinical Diagnostics 1 and HCPAR6912 Work Integrated Learning 2 to deliver a deep, pre-hospital, Advanced Life Support-focused curriculum that reflects the perinatal continuum, leverages distinct perinatal physiologies for integrated teaching, and creates a cohesive framework for depth-focused, competency-based learning across paediatric care within the perinatal period.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

Placement Component: No

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

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Unit Content:

This unit builds upon and extends the knowledge and practical skills developed in Clinical Diagnostics 1 and is closely integrated with Clinical Paramedicine 2. It develops the participant’s ability to deliver pre-hospital care at Advanced Life Support (ALS) level within contemporary paramedic care models and the practice of Paramedicine, with a specific focus on paediatric, neonatal, and obstetric contexts, including environmental and paediatric medical emergencies. In addition, a strong emphasis is placed on endocrine emergencies (e.g., hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia), thyroid storms, and sepsis. The unit integrates pharmacology, clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for diverse emergencies, and uses problem-based learning to cultivate critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and decision-making.

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting	Professional Standards
1.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Online quizzes or tests focusing on critical analysis of topics	Online test(s)	20-30%
2.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Oral Viva on one or more scenarios	Oral Viva	40%
3.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Graded OSCE	Graded OSCE	20-30%

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Standard / Competency