PAR2032 · Monash University
Paramedic management of mental health
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
In this unit, you will develop your skills as a paramedic to assess and care for patients with mental health problems in the community. You will explore the epidemiology, history, and current state of mental health in Australia, with a focus on community-based care. You will examine acute and chronic mental health concerns across diverse populations. Through case-based learning, you will integrate biomedical, social, and clinical sciences, and engage in practical scenarios to strengthen your communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Final exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)hurdle | Examination | 40% |
| Educational pamphlet and video | Presentation | 30% |
| Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) (20 mins per student during class time)hurdle | Demonstration | 30% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On-campus |