Course Title: Undertake basic client assessment
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4203 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Title: Undertake basic client assessment
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
NURS5129C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
Term2 2009, Term1 2011 |
NURS5130C |
Bundoora Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
Term2 2009, Term1 2010, Term2 2010 |
Course Contact: City: Carylin Lenehan/ Bundoora: Erica Keen
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4837 / 9925 6649
Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au/erica.keen@rmit.eu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of an Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse in contributing to the development of
individualised health care plans by collection of data captured during a client’s
preliminary and ongoing health assessments. Assessment is based on a lifespan approach
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
HLTEN402A Communicate effectively in a nursing role
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN403A Undertake basic client assessment |
Elements: |
1. Collect data that contributes to client health care plan 2. Undertake client assessment for admission and discharge 3. Analyse client health assessment data and observations 4. Contribute to the development of individual care plans for clients 5. Prepare for client discharge |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include:
Observation in the workplace.
Written Assignments/projects, case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning: written or verbal