Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term2 | Term2 |
| Gold Coast | ||
| Lismore | Term2 | Term2 |
Unit description
Examines the concepts of chronic health and illness, extending knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of chronic illness and disability on individuals and carers, and apply strategies to promote wellness and independence. Students will use clinical data, including laboratory and radiology findings, to make appropriate clinical decisions.
Unit content
- Introduction to chronic illness and disability across the lifespan
- Chronic illness I: respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses
- Chronic illness II: renal and reproductive illnesses
- Chronic illness III: endocrine and gastrointestinal
- Chronic illness IV: neurological, musculoskeletal and integumentary
- Chronic illness V: mental health as a co-morbidity, drug and alcohol
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | discuss the aetiology and pathophysiology of health breakdown in a chosen body system |
| 2 | analyse clinical diagnostic and laboratory results to direct care for the patient in the chronic care setting |
| 3 | apply the principles of evidence-based nursing care to devise culturally safe strategies and interventions to promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals with chronic illness and their carers |
| 4 | demonstrate effective nursing skills and reflective ability within a range of chronic conditions |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- discuss the aetiology and pathophysiology of health breakdown in a chosen body system
- analyse clinical diagnostic and laboratory results to direct care for the patient in the chronic care setting
- apply the principles of evidence-based nursing care to devise culturally safe strategies and interventions to promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals with chronic illness and their carers
- demonstrate effective nursing skills and reflective ability within a range of chronic conditions
Prescribed Learning Resources
- No prescribed texts.
- No prescribed resources/equipment.
- Prescribed text information is not currently available.
- Prescribed resources/equipment information is not currently available.
Teaching and assessment
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial 3 hrs (Two weeks) |
| Laboratory 3 hrs (Four weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Case study | 40% |
| Quiz | 20% |
| Clinical skills | 40% |
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial 3 hrs (Two weeks) |
| Laboratory 3 hrs (Four weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Case study | 40% |
| Quiz | 20% |
| Clinical skills | 40% |
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial 3 hrs (Two weeks) |
| Laboratory 3 hrs (Four weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Case study | 40% |
| Quiz | 20% |
| Clinical skills | 40% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Fee paying courses
For postgraduate or undergraduate full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees
International
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