Course Title: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5313 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, Term2 2015, Term1 2016 |
NURS5282C |
Bundoora Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
Term2 2015, Term1 2016 |
Course Contact: Leeanne Mond
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: leeanne.mond@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes 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
NIL PRE REQUISITES OR CO REQUISITIES
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
Elements: |
1. Perform within legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student should be able to:
• 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
Underpinning knowlegefor this unit of competency will be assessed via the following methods:
- Case studies
- Written Assessment
- Clinical Placement