PAR1021 · Monash University
Introduction to paramedic research and evidence
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
In this unit, you will gain strong foundational knowledge and skills in how an evidence-based approach can support clinical decision-making in your paramedicine practice. You will be introduced to a variety of research methods which can influence and impact on clinical practice guidelines and decision-making. In this unit, you will undertake critical analysis and explore how bias, limitations, and ethical principles can play a significant part in paramedic research and evidence-based professional practice. The knowledge and skills you learn in this unit will enable you to practice within a framework of making informed, evidence-based, reasonable, and professional decisions.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical appraisal quiz | Quiz / Test | 40% |
| Evidence-based practice oral presentation | Presentation | 30% |
| Evidence in practice | Written | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On-campus |