Unit of Study NURS5011 Chronic Health and Disability Across the Lifespan (2024)
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Unit type
PG Coursework Unit
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Credit points
12
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Faculty & College
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Placement
Yes
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Pre-requisites
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Enrolment information
Teaching in this unit is delivered over a three-week period. Students who enrol in this unit in Term 2 will undertake placement hours during Terms 2 and 3. This unit contains professional experience learning that requires students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply by the compliance deadline may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements
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:
articulate an advanced and integrated understanding of 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 strategies and interventions to promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals with chronic illness, and their carers
demonstrate effective nursing skills and critical reflective ability within a range of chronic conditions
Teaching and assessment
Teaching method |
Tutorial 3 hrs (Twice across three weeks) |
Laboratory 3 hrs (Four times across three weeks) |
Placement 120 hrs (Various) |
Assessment | |
Placement | SR |
Clinical skills | 40% |
Infographic | 60% |
Teaching method |
Tutorial 3 hrs (Twice across three weeks) |
Laboratory 3 hrs (Four times across three weeks) |
Placement 120 hrs (Various) |
Assessment | |
Placement | SR |
Clinical skills | 40% |
Infographic | 60% |
Teaching method |
Tutorial 3 hrs (Twice across three weeks) |
Laboratory 3 hrs (Four times across three weeks) |
Placement 120 hrs (Various) |
Assessment | |
Placement | SR |
Clinical skills | 40% |
Infographic | 60% |
Prescribed learning resources
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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.
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