Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with acute 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 acute health problems
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 70
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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 of Enrolled/Division 2 nurses to contribute to the care of the person with an acute health problem by performing nursing interventions that support their health care needs and assist them to regain optimal function and lifestyle
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
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HLTEN512A Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with acute health problems |
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1. Identify the impact of acute health problems on the client and their family |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students should be able to:
• Identify the impact of acute health problems on the client and their family
• Contribute to planning care for the client with acute health problems
• Perform planned nursing interventions for acute care clients
• Contribute to an emergency response
• Contribute to the pre-operative and post-operative nursing care of clients
Overview of Assessment
Written Assignment -100%
Pre-clinical hurdle Assessment
Clinical placement and clinical logbook assessment (competent or Not yet competent)