Course Title: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Title: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
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) |
NURS5257C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term2 2013, Term1 2016 |
Course Contact: Carylin Lenehan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course includes the skills and knowledge required for an Enrolled/Division 2 nurse to perform within the legal and ethical parameters of professional practice, supporting client rights and meeting duty of care requirements
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not Applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
Elements: |
1) Perform within legal ðical parameters of professional nursing practice 2) Perform within legal ðical parameters of professional nursing practice 3) Apply an understanding of the legal framework 4) Apply an understanding of the legal framework 5) Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice 6) Support the rights interests & needs of clients & their families 7) Apply open disclosure processes
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes
• Perform within the legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice
• Apply an understanding of the legal framework
• Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice
• Support the rights, interests and needs of clients and their families
• Apply open disclosure processes
Overview of Assessment
Written Assignment 100%
Attendance of Placement & Competency Completion