Program Overview

Introduction to Pathophysiology in Paramedicine 1

Pathophysiology in Paramedicine 1 builds on knowledge of anatomy and physiology to develop an understanding of the principles of pathophysiology and alterations in the health of the nervous, respiratory, renal, and musculoskeletal systems. It explores current evidence-informed approaches used by paramedics to help re-establish homeostasis, including pharmacotherapy. Clinical reasoning is used to analyze clinical scenarios to inform the delivery of evidence-informed health care. Students are expected to develop written and oral skills that facilitate intraprofessional, interprofessional, and patient communication of biological and therapeutic information.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Pathophysiology in Paramedicine 1
• Unit code: CXA290
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Health
• School of Health Sciences
• Discipline: Health Sciences
• Coordinator: Ms Michele Dowlman
• Available as an elective: No
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Online
• Study period: Trimester
• Attendance options:
  • On-campus
  • Off-Campus
  • International students
  • Domestic students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Trimester
• Start date: 2/11/2026
• Census date: 24/11/2026
• WW date: 24/12/2026
• End date: 14/2/2027

Learning Outcomes

• Explain pathophysiological processes, signs, and symptoms of acute and chronic health conditions affecting the nervous, respiratory, renal, and musculoskeletal systems.
• Integrate biological information to explain common diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions used in the management of patients with acute and chronic health conditions affecting the nervous, respiratory, renal, and musculoskeletal systems.
• Communicate using scientific and clinical terminology relevant to alterations in nervous, renal, respiratory, and musculoskeletal health.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,862.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• CZZ102 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1B
• CZZ101 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1A

Teaching

• Assessment:
  • Clinical Scenario (25%)
  • Complex Cases (35%)
  • Exam (40%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable and the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Note

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