Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 75
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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 competency unit describes the skills and knowledge required for the Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse to perform nursing interventions to support the health care needs of the older person in both acute care settings and residential aged care environments
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
HLTAP501 Analyse health information
HLTEN509A Apply legal & ethical parameters to nursing practice
National Competency Codes and Titles
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HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients |
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1. Respond to the special health requirements of the older adult |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students should be able to:
• Respond to the special health requirements of the older adult
• Contribute to the development of a care plan for the older person
• Assist to evaluate outcomes of planned nursing care of the older client
• Practise within the aged care environment
• Address contemporary issues on aged care practice
• Use strategies which relate to the progressive and variable nature of dementia
• Develop and implement strategies to minimise the impact of challenging behaviours
Overview of Assessment
Written Assignment -100%
Clinical placement and clinical logbook assessment (competent or Not yet competent)
Attendance of classes 80% required