Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)

Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 50

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Course Contact: Carylin Lenehan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837

Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required in contributing to the care of the client with a chronic illness by performing nursing interventions that support the client’s needs and assist in maintaining an optimal lifestyle

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN513A Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems

Elements:

1. Identify the impact of chronic health problems on the client and their family
2. Contribute to planning care for the client with a chronic health problem in a variety of health care settings
3. Perform nursing interventions to support health care of clients with chronic health problems
4. Contribute to an emergency response
5. Assist in evaluating the outcomes of planned nursing actions
 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a sound & competent understanding of chronic illnesses within the acute & community environment
• Display an safe & competent clinical ability
• Identify and practice within the division 2 competency standards
• Discuss the professional, ethical and legal aspects surrounding caring from a patient with a chronic illness
• Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge base of chronic illnesses
 


Overview of Assessment

Case Study 25%
Written examination 75%
Clinical Placement and Log Book assessment competency
Attendance of classes 80% required